#VU27837 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1048
Published: May 12, 2020 / Updated: July 3, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27837
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1048
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Print Spooler service improperly allows arbitrary writing to the file system. A local user can use a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.