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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0936
CVE-2020-0936:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-0936) exists when a Windows scheduled task improperly handles file redirections. This vulnerability was disclosed in April 2020 as part of Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates, affecting Windows operating systems. The vulnerability is officially titled 'Windows Scheduled Task Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability' (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper handling of file redirections in Windows scheduled tasks. It was classified as an important security issue by Microsoft and was addressed in the April 2020 security updates. The vulnerability was part of a larger patch release that addressed 115 vulnerabilities, with 19 being classified as critical and the remainder as important (Talos Blog).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems. The elevation of privilege vulnerability could potentially enable attackers to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges than they currently possess (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft addressed this vulnerability by releasing security updates as part of their April 2020 Patch Tuesday. Users are advised to apply the security updates to mitigate the risk (Talos Blog).
Additional resources
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