CVE-2020-0989: Windows Mobile Device Management Diagnostics Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Mobile Device Management (MDM) Diagnostics improperly handles junctions. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass access restrictions to read files.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and access files.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the how Windows MDM Diagnostics handles files.</p>

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Mobile Device Management (MDM) Diagnostics improperly handles junctions, aka 'Windows Mobile Device Management Diagnostics Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
05:08 PM
Data Sourced
05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0989?

CVE-2020-0989 has a severity rating of Important.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0989?

To fix CVE-2020-0989, ensure you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0989?

CVE-2020-0989 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, and 2004.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2020-0989?

Exploiting CVE-2020-0989 allows an attacker to bypass access restrictions and read sensitive files.

5

Can CVE-2020-0989 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-0989 requires local access to exploit, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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