CVE-2020-1047: Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could gain elevated privileges on a target operating system.</p> <p>This vulnerability by itself does not allow arbitrary code to be run. However, this vulnerability could be used in conjunction with one or more vulnerabilities (e.g. a remote code execution vulnerability and another elevation of privilege) that could take advantage of the elevated privileges when running.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting how Windows Hyper-V handles objects in memory.</p>
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1080.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1047?
CVE-2020-1047 is rated as important, indicating that it poses a significant risk to systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1047?
To resolve CVE-2020-1047, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1047?
CVE-2020-1047 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-1047?
CVE-2020-1047 can be exploited through elevated privilege attacks, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system.
When was CVE-2020-1047 reported?
CVE-2020-1047 was reported in 2020 as part of Microsoft's regular security updates.