PT-2020-2452 · Microsoft · Windows Subsystem For Linux+1

Published 2020-05-12 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-1075

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

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

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

Description The issue is related to improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows Subsystem for Linux, which can lead to information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to protected information using a specially crafted application. The vulnerability may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information and affect the system.

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

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-02463

CVE-2020-1075

Affected Products

Windows

Windows Subsystem For Linux

References · 6

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1075 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1075 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1075 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-1075 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-02463 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-1075 · Vendor Advisory