CVE-2020-1185: Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1124, CVE-2020-1131, CVE-2020-1134, CVE-2020-1144, CVE-2020-1184, CVE-2020-1186, CVE-2020-1187, CVE-2020-1188, CVE-2020-1189, CVE-2020-1190, CVE-2020-1191.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service 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 State Repository Service handles objects in memory.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
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
Can this be exploited remotely over the network?
The CVSS vector indicates local access is required. An attacker would need to run a specially crafted application on the victim system.
What level of access does an attacker need before exploiting this issue?
The CVSS vector specifies low privileges are required and no user interaction is required. Successful exploitation can allow arbitrary code execution in an elevated context.
What should be done if a system is affected?
Apply the security update, which corrects how the Windows State Repository Service handles objects in memory. The affected software listed includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.