PT-2020-3802 · Microsoft · Windows Custom Protocol Engine+1

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CVE-2020-1527

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Published

2020-08-11

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Updated

2024-01-19

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

VectorAV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Windows Custom Protocol Engine (affected versions not specified)
Description: The issue is caused by a buffer overflow in memory due to improper handling by the Windows Custom Protocol Engine. To exploit this, an attacker must first gain execution on the victim system and then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.
Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow

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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2020-04164
CVE-2020-1527

Affected Products

Windows
Windows Custom Protocol Engine