Vulnerability identifier: #VU25243
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in the way that the dssvc.dll handles file creation allowing for a file overwrite or creation in a secured location. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute code with elevated permissions.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 1909
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0739
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.