Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU24304

Security Features in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0621

Published: January 14, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24304

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0621

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

This vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security rescritions feature.

The vulnerability exists in Windows 10 when third party filters are called during a password update. A local administrator can make use of a blocked password for their account.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2020-0621

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0621

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