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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0717
CVE-2020-0717:
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Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2020-0717) was identified in the win32k component of Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 11, 2020, and exists when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2020-0716 and affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges to exploit, with potential for high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive kernel information, potentially leading to information disclosure. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no effects on system integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate patches through the Microsoft security advisory (MSRC Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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