Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1014

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26884

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-2020-1014

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

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

The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft Windows Update Client does not properly handle privileges. A local user can run a specially crafted application and run processes in an elevated context 

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

Install updates 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-2020-1014

• Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Update Client
• Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell EMC Unisphere for PowerMax and Dell EMC Solutions Enabler