CVE-2020-1434: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Jul 14, 2020
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Sync Host Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Sync Host Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
13 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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Jul 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1434?
CVE-2020-1434 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-1434?
To fix CVE-2020-1434, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-1434?
CVE-2020-1434 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server, including multiple updates.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1434?
CVE-2020-1434 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Windows Sync Host Service.
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What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2020-1434?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-1434 can gain elevated privileges, which may allow them to perform unauthorized actions on the system.