CVE-2020-0733 Privilege escalation in Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit
An attacker with local execution can exploit improper junction handling in the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool to escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-0733?
CVE-2020-0733 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit, published on 11 Feb 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0733?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0733?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0733 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-0733 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0733 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x33v-f6gc-c6qx.