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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0755
CVE-2020-0755:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2020-0755) was identified in Microsoft's Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) service, specifically affecting the Windows Key Isolation Service. The vulnerability was discovered and reported to Microsoft in late 2019, with the CVE being created on November 4, 2019. The issue stems from the service's improper handling of objects in memory (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists due to improper object handling in memory within the Cryptography Next Generation (CNG) service. This vulnerability is distinct from several other related CVEs including CVE-2020-0675, CVE-2020-0676, CVE-2020-0677, CVE-2020-0748, and CVE-2020-0756 (CVE Mitre).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to information disclosure if successfully exploited. The impact is limited to scenarios where an attacker has already gained access to the affected system and can execute a specially crafted application (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has addressed this vulnerability by releasing a security update that corrects how the CNG service handles objects in memory (CVE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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