#VU25229 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0655
Published: February 11, 2020 / Updated: May 26, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU25229
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0655
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Remote Desktop Services formerly known as Terminal Services handles clipboard redirection. A remote authenticated user with access to a system running Remote Desktop Services can abuse clipboard redirection and execute arbitrary code in the context of another user's session.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.