#VU29855 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1357
Published: July 14, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29855
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1357
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privilege so the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when the Windows System Events Broker improperly handles file operations. A local user can create a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..