#VU25972 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0779 

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#VU25972 Link following in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0779

Published: March 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25972
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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0779
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure processing of symbolic links in MSI packages within the Windows Installer. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link and elevate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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