CVE-2020-1259: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2020
·Updated
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Windows Host Guardian Service improperly handles hashes recorded and logged, aka 'Windows Host Guardian Service Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1259?
CVE-2020-1259 has a severity rating of Important, indicating a significant security risk.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-1259?
To address CVE-2020-1259, it is essential to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-1259?
CVE-2020-1259 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1259?
CVE-2020-1259 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2020-1259 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1259 requires local access to exploit, which limits its impact to local users.