<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows User Profile Service (ProfSvc) improperly handles junction points. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could delete files and folders in an elevated context.</p>
<p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and delete files or folders of their choosing.</p>
<p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows User Profile Service handles junction points.</p>
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16940 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1248/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16940 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1248/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 05:07
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| References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16940 - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1248/ - Third Party Advisory |
31 Dec 2023, 20:15
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : 4.9
v3 : 7.8 |
| Summary | <p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows User Profile Service (ProfSvc) improperly handles junction points. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could delete files and folders in an elevated context.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and delete files or folders of their choosing.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows User Profile Service handles junction points.</p> |
Information
Published : 2020-10-16 23:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:07
NVD link : CVE-2020-16940
Mitre link : CVE-2020-16940
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-16940
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_server_2008
- windows_8.1
- windows_server_2016
- windows_server_2012
- windows_7
- windows_rt_8.1
- windows_server_2019
- windows_10
CWE
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management