CVE-2020-1207

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1247, CVE-2020-1251, CVE-2020-1253, CVE-2020-1310.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.47%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
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 Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1207 patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-692/ third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1207?
CVE-2020-1207 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1207?
To fix CVE-2020-1207, 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-2020-1207 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-1207 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-1207?
CVE-2020-1207 affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems, 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 Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems.
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