Vulnerability identifier: #VU27840
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
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 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.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 - 10 1909, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT
Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1909
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1081
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.