Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU48875

Security Features in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-17139

Published: December 8, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48875

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-2020-17139

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security features.

The vulnerability exists due to undisclosed issue in Windows Overlay Filter. A local user can gain unauthorized access to the application.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

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