Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU25975

#VU25975 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0814

Published: March 11, 2020 / Updated: June 3, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25975

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:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0814

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is 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 the way Windows Installer handles certain filesystem operations. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.

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