CVE-2020-1010: Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Block Level Backup Engine Service (wbengine) that allows file deletion in arbitrary locations. To exploit the 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 take control of an affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Block Level Backup Engine Service handles file operations.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Block Level Backup Engine Service (wbengine) that allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1068, CVE-2020-1079.
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Remediation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Windows products are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
Should this issue be tracked separately from CVE-2020-1068 and CVE-2020-1079?
Yes. The advisory states that CVE-2020-1010 is distinct from CVE-2020-1068 and CVE-2020-1079.