PT-2020-3825 · Microsoft · Windows Work Folder Service+1

Zhiniang Peng · Published 2020-08-11 · Updated 2024-01-19 · CVE-2020-1516

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 Work Folders Service (affected versions not specified)

Description: The issue is related to incorrect handling of file operations or memory by the Windows Work Folders Service, which can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges using a specially crafted application. To exploit this, an attacker would first need to gain execution on the victim system. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not available. There is no information provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

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:2020-04187

CVE-2020-1516

Affected Products

Windows

Windows Work Folder Service

References · 6

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-1516 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-1516 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1516 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1516 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-04187 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1516 · Vendor Advisory