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CVE-2020-1054

CVE-2020-1054

CVSS 7.8 HIGHEPSS 52.8%● KEVCWE-787
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
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