Vulnerability identifier: #VU48252
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Azure Sphere
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows an administrator with physical access to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Azure Sphere: All versions
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16993
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.