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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1007
CVE-2020-1007:
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Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, known as 'Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2020-1007 and is distinct from CVE-2020-0821. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 SP1 (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. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a base score of 2.1 (LOW) with the vector string (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain information disclosure from the Windows kernel. The impact is limited to information disclosure with no impact 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 Windows Update (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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