PT-2020-2909 · Microsoft · Windows

Zhiniang Peng · Published 2020-06-09 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-1312

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 Microsoft Windows (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to the incorrect handling of file system operations by the Windows Installer service in Microsoft Windows operating systems. This can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges. The vulnerability may be exploited to affect the system.

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:2020-03066

CVE-2020-1312

Affected Products

Windows

References · 6

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1312 · Vendor Advisory
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1312 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1312 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-03066 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-1312 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-1312 · Vendor Advisory