PT-2020-1273 · Microsoft · Windows

Published 2020-01-14 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-0631

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue exists due to errors in handling objects in memory within the Windows operating system's search indexer. It allows an attacker to potentially elevate their privileges using a specially crafted application. This could affect the system, enabling attackers to gain higher access levels.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-00140

CVE-2020-0631

Affected Products

Windows

References · 6

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-0631 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-0631 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0631 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-00140 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0631 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0631 · Vendor Advisory