#VU25235 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0683

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#VU25235 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0683

Published: February 11, 2020 / Updated: February 20, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25235
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-2020-0683
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists within the Windows Installer when MSI packages process symbolic links. A local user can bypass access restrictions to add or remove files and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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