PT-2020-2782
CVE-2020-1247
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Published
2020-06-09
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Updated
2021-07-21
Description by
CVSS 3.1
7.8
HighMetricsAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows 10 x64 1909 (OS Build 18363.719)
Windows 10 version 10.0.18362.719 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Description
The issue is related to errors in processing objects in memory in the Win32k component of the Windows operating system. This can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges. An elevation-of-privilege vulnerability exists, allowing attackers to affect the system.
Recommendations
For Windows 10 x64 1909 (OS Build 18363.719), update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Windows 10 version 10.0.18362.719 (WinBuild.160101.0800), update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Win32k component until a patch is available.
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