PT-2020-3164 · Microsoft · Windows Cryptography Next Generation+1

Published 2020-07-14 · Updated 2021-07-21 · CVE-2020-1359

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 Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue exists due to improper handling of memory objects by the Windows Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) service, which can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges using a specially crafted application. This can affect the system, potentially leading to an elevation of privilege.

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:2020-03462

CVE-2020-1359

Affected Products

Windows

Windows Cryptography Next Generation

References · 6

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1359 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1359 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-03462 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-1359 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-1359 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1359 · Vendor Advisory