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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0785
CVE-2020-0785:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-0785) exists when the Windows User Profile Service (ProfSvc) improperly handles symlinks. This vulnerability was disclosed in March 2020 and affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and older versions (MITRE CVE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is related to improper privilege management (CWE-269) and requires local access to exploit (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights (MITRE CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate security updates for their affected systems, which are available through Windows Update (MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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