Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CDP User Components improperly handle memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows CDP User Components handle memory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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-2020-1549PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1549PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1549?
CVE-2020-1549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CDP User Components improperly handle memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victi...
How severe is CVE-2020-1549?
CVE-2020-1549 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-2020-1549?
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.