CVE-2020-1571Incorrect 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
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

Patches

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
GHSA
GHSA-pwm8-7wmq-v7qm: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions2022-05-24
CVEList
Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability2020-08-17

📋Vendor Advisories

1
Microsoft
Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability2020-08-11
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