Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. When adding the Add Admin token to a process, and specifying that it runs at medium integrity with the user owning the process, this security token can be stolen and applied to arbitrary processes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Beyondtrust | Privilege Management For Windows | < 5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/support/changelog/privilege-management-for-windows-5Release Notes
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt22-07Vendor Advisory
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/support/changelog/privilege-management-for-windows-5Release Notes
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt22-07Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-12615?
CVE-2020-12615 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. When adding the Add Admin token to a process, and specifying that it runs at medium integrity with the user owning ...
How severe is CVE-2020-12615?
CVE-2020-12615 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-2020-12615?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Beyondtrust Privilege Management For Windows.