<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the StartTileData.dll handles file creation in protected locations. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.</p>
<p>To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application.</p>
<p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the StartTileData.dll properly handles this type of function.</p>
References
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1159 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1159 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 05:09
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References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1159 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
31 Dec 2023, 22:15
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Summary | <p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the StartTileData.dll handles file creation in protected locations. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the StartTileData.dll properly handles this type of function.</p> | |
CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : 4.6
v3 : 6.6 |
Information
Published : 2020-09-11 17:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:09
NVD link : CVE-2020-1159
Mitre link : CVE-2020-1159
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-1159
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_10
- windows_server_2016
CWE