Vulnerability Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service improperly handles file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause a system to stop responding. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service handles file operations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1123
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1123PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1123?
CVE-2020-1123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A denial of service vulnerability exists when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service improperly handles file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause...
How severe is CVE-2020-1123?
CVE-2020-1123 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1123?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.