Vulnerability identifier: #VU26884

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1014

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 due to Microsoft Windows Update Client does not properly handle privileges. A local user can run a specially crafted application and run processes in an elevated context 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 1909, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1909

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1014

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Q & A

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.