CVE-2020-1121: Windows Clipboard Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Clipboard Service, aka 'Windows Clipboard Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1111, CVE-2020-1165, CVE-2020-1166.

Other sources

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Clipboard Service. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the security context of the local system. 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 that could exploit the vulnerability and take control over an affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles calls to Clipboard Service.

Microsoft

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556799
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4551853

Event History

May 12, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1121?

CVE-2020-1121 has a severity rating of important, indicating its potential impact on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1121?

To mitigate CVE-2020-1121, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1121?

CVE-2020-1121 affects Windows 10 versions 1809, 1903, 1909, and Windows Server 2019.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2020-1121 vulnerability?

CVE-2020-1121 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling of specific calls to the Clipboard Service.

5

Can exploiting CVE-2020-1121 allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2020-1121 could potentially allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and access confidential data on the affected systems.

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