CVE ID | CVE-2020-0616 |
CVSS SCORE | 7.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H |
AFFECTED VENDORS |
Microsoft |
AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Windows |
VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the Device Management Enrollment Service. By creating a hard link, an attacker can abuse the service to overwrite the contents of a chosen file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0616 |
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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CREDIT | Jeong Oh Kyea(@kkokkokye) of THEORI |