CVE-2020-1090: Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in an elevated context. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application on the victim system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Windows Runtime handles objects in memory.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Patch KB4556813 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556799 - 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 is the severity of CVE-2020-1090?
CVE-2020-1090 has a CVSS score indicating a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1090?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1090, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1090?
CVE-2020-1090 affects specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2020-1090?
Exploiting CVE-2020-1090 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1090 if I cannot apply updates?
There are currently no official workarounds for CVE-2020-1090; the recommended action is to install security updates.