CVE-2020-1311: High severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2020
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Component Object Model (COM) client uses special case IIDs, aka 'Component Object Model Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
22 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
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·07:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1311?
CVE-2020-1311 has a severity rating of 'Important' as it can allow elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-1311?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1311, ensure your system is updated with the latest Microsoft security patches.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1311?
CVE-2020-1311 affects multiple versions, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server releases.
4
Is CVE-2020-1311 a remote exploit?
CVE-2020-1311 is not a remote exploit, it requires local access to the machine.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1311?
CVE-2020-1311 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Component Object Model.