CVE-2020-1571
Published: Aug 17, 2020
Modified: Aug 4, 2024
CVSS v3.1
7.3
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles permissions.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | affected N/A |
Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1803 | affected N/A |
Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | affected N/A |
Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 | affected N/A |
Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | affected N/A |
Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | affected N/A |
Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems | affected N/A |
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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