Vulnerability identifier: #VU28850
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when the Windows Error Reporting (WER) improperly handles objects in memory. A local user can use a specially crafted application, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 - 10 2004
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 2004
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1261
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.