Vulnerability identifier: #VU47614
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
This vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security rescritions feature.
The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft Windows fails to handle file creation permissions. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to bypass Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) variable security in Windows.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 - 10 2004
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 2004
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16910
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.