#VU46463 UNIX symbolic link following in OneDrive for Windows - CVE-2020-16853

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#VU46463 UNIX symbolic link following in OneDrive for Windows - CVE-2020-16853

Published: September 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU46463
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16853
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OneDrive for Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the OneDrive for Windows Desktop application improperly handles symbolic links. A local user can run a specially crafted application and delete a targeted file with an elevated status. .

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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