CVE-2020-1054
CVE-2020-1054
In short
A flaw in Windows kernel-mode driver allows an attacker with local access to gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper memory object handling. This lets unprivileged users take control of the system.
Technical detail
Win32k elevation of privilege vulnerability caused by improper memory object handling in kernel-mode drivers. Requires local system access; successful exploitation grants SYSTEM-level privileges, enabling complete system compromise.
Summary generated and translated by AI from the official 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-2020-1143.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
Microsoft · WindowsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit SystemsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based SystemsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based SystemsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit SystemsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based SystemsMicrosoft · Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based SystemsMicrosoft · Windows ServerMicrosoft · Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)Microsoft · Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)public PoCs found — 5
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