Vulnerability identifier: #VU48241

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16981

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure Sphere
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. An administrator with physical access can escalate privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure Sphere: All versions

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16981

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.