Vulnerability identifier: #VU46480
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-300
Exploitation vector: Local network
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 remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows processes group policy updates. A remote attacker on the local network can launch a man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack against the traffic passing between a domain controller and the target machine and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
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-2020-1013
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.