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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0679
CVE-2020-0679:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Function Discovery Service handles objects in memory, identified as CVE-2020-0679. The vulnerability was discovered and assigned on November 4, 2019, and was publicly disclosed on February 11, 2020. This vulnerability specifically affects Windows systems and is distinct from related vulnerabilities CVE-2020-0680 and CVE-2020-0682 (MITRE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is specifically related to how the Windows Function Discovery Service handles objects in memory. The issue has been officially titled 'Windows Function Discovery Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability' (MITRE).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems through the exploitation of the Windows Function Discovery Service's memory handling (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security guidance and updates to address this vulnerability through their security advisory system (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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