#VU27850 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server


Published: 2020-05-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU27850

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1071

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Windows improperly handles errors tied to Remote Access Common Dialog. An attacker with physical access to the booted machine can reach the logon screen, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 1909


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1071


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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