#VU26863 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac - CVE-2020-0919

 

#VU26863 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac - CVE-2020-0919

Published: April 14, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26863
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0919
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the Remote Desktop App for Mac allows an attacker to load unsigned binaries. A remote authenticated attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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