What is the severity of CVE-2020-1121?

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

How do I fix CVE-2020-1121?

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

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1121?

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

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-1121

high

7.8

21/5/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-1121

First published: Thu May 21 2020(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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Windows 10	=1809
Windows 10	=1903
Windows 10	=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019	=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019	=1909

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1121

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1121

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1121?
CVE-2020-1121 has a severity rating of important, indicating its potential impact on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1121?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1121, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1121?
CVE-2020-1121 affects Windows 10 versions 1809, 1903, 1909, and Windows Server 2019.
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.
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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