Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0771

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Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0771

Published: March 10, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25938
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0771
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when the Windows CSC Service improperly handles memory. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Affected software

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

How to mitigate CVE-2020-0771

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

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