Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0644
Published: January 14, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU24305
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0644
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft Windows implements predictable memory section names. An attacker can use this vulnerability along with another issue to bypass implemented security restrictions and elevate privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-0644
Install update from vendor's website.