#VU28866 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-1163

Vulnerability identifier: #VU28866

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [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:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1163

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
Microsoft Security Essentials
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Windows Defender
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows Defender. A local user can use a specially crafted application and take control of an affected system. 

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010

Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions

Windows Defender: for Windows RT 8.1 - for Windows 10, Windows 10 1511, Windows 10 1607, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 1703

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1163

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.