CVE-2020-1571 — Incorrect Default Permissions in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803
Severity
7.8HIGHNVD
CNA7.3
EPSS
0.6%
top 30.26%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
Timeline
PublishedAug 17
Latest updateMay 24
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions.
A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles permissions.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 1.8 | Impact: 5.9