What is the severity of CVE-2020-1985?

CVE-2020-1985 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local authenticated users to gain escalated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1985?

To fix CVE-2020-1985, ensure that the permissions on the C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder are configured correctly to prevent unauthorized access.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-1985?

All versions of Secdo for Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1985.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1985?

CVE-2020-1985 is classified as an incorrect default permissions vulnerability.

Can CVE-2020-1985 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-1985 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local authenticated access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-1985

high

7.8

CWE

276

8/4/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-1985: Secdo: Incorrect Default Permissions

First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )

Incorrect Default Permissions on C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder in Secdo allows local authenticated users to overwrite system files and gain escalated privileges. This issue affects all versions Secdo for Windows.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Secdo
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

This product is no longer supported and the issue will not be fixed. Change permission on C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder to not allow unprivileged users access.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1985

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1985?
CVE-2020-1985 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local authenticated users to gain escalated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1985?
To fix CVE-2020-1985, ensure that the permissions on the C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder are configured correctly to prevent unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-1985?
All versions of Secdo for Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1985.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1985?
CVE-2020-1985 is classified as an incorrect default permissions vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-1985 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1985 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local authenticated access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1985?
CVE-2020-1985 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local authenticated users to gain escalated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1985?
To fix CVE-2020-1985, ensure that the permissions on the C:\Programdata\Secdo\Logs folder are configured correctly to prevent unauthorized access.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-1985?
All versions of Secdo for Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1985.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1985?
CVE-2020-1985 is classified as an incorrect default permissions vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-1985 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1985 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local authenticated access.