CVE-2020-1292: High severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2020
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in OpenSSH for Windows when it does not properly restrict access to configuration settings, aka 'OpenSSH for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
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-2020-1292?
CVE-2020-1292 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-1292?
To fix CVE-2020-1292, update OpenSSH for Windows to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1292?
CVE-2020-1292 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, and Windows Server versions 2016 and 2019.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1292?
CVE-2020-1292 is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2020-1292 allow remote code execution?
No, CVE-2020-1292 specifically allows for local elevation of privilege, rather than remote code execution.