#VU47601 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16920
Published: October 13, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47601
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-2020-16920
CWE-ID: CWE-264
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 privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Windows Application Compatibility Client Library handles registry operations. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and gain elevated privileges.
To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first need code execution on a victim system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.