CVE-2020-1589: Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1589?
CVE-2020-1589 has a severity rating of important.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1589?
To fix CVE-2020-1589, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1589?
CVE-2020-1589 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1589?
CVE-2020-1589 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
What could happen if CVE-2020-1589 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2020-1589 could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information to further compromise the user's system.
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