CVE-2020-1261: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2020
·Updated
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way Windows Error Reporting (WER) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1263.
Affected Software
13 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
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-2020-1261?
CVE-2020-1261 has a severity rating of important as it can lead to information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-1261?
To fix CVE-2020-1261, install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1261?
CVE-2020-1261 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
4
Can CVE-2020-1261 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1261 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making remote exploitation unlikely.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1261?
CVE-2020-1261 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.