#VU45611 Windows Hard Link in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1467

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#VU45611 Windows Hard Link in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1467

Published: August 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45611
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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1467
CWE-ID: CWE-65
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to Windows improperly handles hard links. A local authenticated user can run a specially crafted application and overwrite a targeted file leading to an elevated status.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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