Vulnerability identifier: #VU47575

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16948

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications / Application servers
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when handling objects in memory within Microsoft SharePoint Server. A local user can create a specially crafted application and gain access to memory contents of an elevated process.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2016 - 2019

Microsoft SharePoint Foundation: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2013

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16948

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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.