PT-2020-4079 · Microsoft · Windows Runtime+1

Shefang Zhong · Published 2020-09-08 · Updated 2023-12-31 · CVE-2020-1169

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

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

Description: The issue is related to errors in access control within the Windows Runtime component of the Windows operating system. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by using a specially crafted application. The vulnerability is exploited by improperly handling objects in memory, which can be done by running a malicious application on the victim's 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:2020-04479

CVE-2020-1169

Affected Products

Windows

Windows Runtime

References · 6

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2020-04479 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1169 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1169 · Vendor Advisory
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2020-1169 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1169 · Security Note
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-1169 · Security Note