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CVE-2020-1088

Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS score

7.8

EPSS probability

%0.9

Risk score

0.1

Published

6 y ago

Official patch verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2020-1088 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker can successfully exploit it. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that WER handles and executes files.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2020-1088 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1microsoftWindows 10 Version 1507 View
2microsoftWindows 10 Version 1607 View
3microsoftWindows 10 Version 1709 View
4microsoftWindows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems View
5microsoftWindows 10 Version 1803 View
6microsoftWindows 10 Version 1809 View
7microsoftWindows 10 Version 1809 View
8microsoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems View
9microsoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems View
10microsoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems View
11microsoftWindows 10 Version 1909 View
12microsoftwindows server 2016 View
13microsoftWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) View
14microsoftwindows server 2019 View
15microsoftWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) View
16microsoftWindows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) View
17microsoftWindows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation) View
18microsoftWindows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation) View
19microsoftwindows 10 View
20microsoftwindows 10 View
21microsoftwindows 10 View
22microsoftwindows 10 View
23microsoftwindows 10 View
24microsoftwindows 10 View
25microsoftwindows 10 View
26microsoftwindows server 2016 View
27microsoftwindows server 2019 View
28microsoftwindows server 2019 View
29microsoftwindows server 2019 View
30microsoftwindows server 2019 View
Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 30

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
7.8CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:CCVE CNA
7.8CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
4.6CVSS V2—AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch verified

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Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-1088 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-1088 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

7.8 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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