#VU26871 Security Features in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0981 

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#VU26871 Security Features in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0981

Published: April 14, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26871
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0981
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

This vulnerability allows a local user to bypass security rescritions feature.

The vulnerability exists due to Windows fails to properly handle token relationships. A local user can allow an application with a certain integrity level to execute code at a different integrity level, leading to a sandbox escape.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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