CVE-2020-0805

Projected Filesystem Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when a Windows Projected Filesystem improperly handles file redirections. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could delete a targeted file they would not have permissions to. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Projected Filesystem handle file redirections.

5.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.58%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 2004

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0805	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0805?: CVE-2020-0805 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0805?: To fix CVE-2020-0805, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0805 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-0805 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0805?: CVE-2020-0805 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004, Microsoft Windows Server version 2004.

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