#VU27840 Untrusted search path in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1081

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#VU27840 Untrusted search path in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1081

Published: May 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU27840
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-2020-1081
CWE-ID: CWE-426
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 the Windows Printer Service improperly validates file paths while loading printer drivers.A local user can place a malicious file in certain directory on the system and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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