CVE-2020-1571 Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
A local attacker can exploit improper permission handling in Windows Setup to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-1571?
CVE-2020-1571 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 17 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles permissions.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-1571?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1571?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-1571 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-1571 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-1571 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwm8-7wmq-v7qm.