CVE-2020-1434 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Sync Host Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Sync Host Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	-

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1434PatchVendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1434PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1434?

CVE-2020-1434 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Sync Host Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Sync Host Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2020-1434?

CVE-2020-1434 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1434?

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.