Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0859

 

Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0859

Published: March 10, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25941
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0859
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Modules Installer Service improperly discloses file information. A local user can use a specially crafted application and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2020-0859

Install updates from vendor's website.

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