CVE-2020-1033 Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An authenticated attacker can run a crafted application to leak kernel memory information, aiding further system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-1033?
CVE-2020-1033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 11 Sep 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.</p> <p>An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.</p>
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-1033?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1033?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-1033 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-1033 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-1033 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p32-r59w-h3pg.