CVE-2020-1079: Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1010, CVE-2020-1068.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to take control of an affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows handles objects in memory.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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Patch KB4556852 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556846 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556853 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556799 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556813 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556826 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556812 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4551853 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556807
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What access does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker must first be able to log on to the affected system and run a specially crafted application. The CVSS vector indicates local access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and no user interaction.
What could an attacker do after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution with full user rights. An attacker could install programs, view, modify, or delete data, and create new accounts.
Which Windows platforms are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
What is the remediation described for this issue?
Apply the Microsoft update that corrects how Windows handles objects in memory.