Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0871

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25884

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0871

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when handling objects in memory within Windows Network Connections Service. A local user can create a specially crafted application and gain access to memory contents of an elevated process.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax

Install update from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.0.0.19, 9.1.0.6
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.0.0.19, 9.1.0.6
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.0.2.18, 9.1.0.17
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.0.2.18, 9.1.0.17

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0871

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Network Connections Service
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and Dell EMC Solutions Enabler