#VU29840 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server


Published: 2020-07-14 | Updated: 2020-07-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29840

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1085

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 user to escalate privilege so the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Windows Function Discovery Service when handling objects in memory. A local user can create a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 2004, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1085


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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.


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