Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows IME improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows IME Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0707PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0707PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-0707?
CVE-2020-0707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows IME improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'W...
How severe is CVE-2020-0707?
CVE-2020-0707 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.