CVE-2020-1122

Windows Language Pack Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Language Pack Installer improperly handles file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.</p> <p>An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application on the victim system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Windows Language Pack Installer handles file operations.</p>

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.64%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 2004
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1122 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1122?
CVE-2020-1122 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1122?
To fix CVE-2020-1122, 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-2020-1122 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-1122 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-2020-1122?
CVE-2020-1122 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004, Microsoft Windows Server version 2004.
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