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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1116
CVE-2020-1116:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Windows Client Server Run-Time Subsystem (CSRSS) when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, identified as CVE-2020-1116. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems 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. This indicates that the vulnerability requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. The vulnerability can lead to high confidentiality impact, but does not affect integrity or availability (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability can result in information disclosure, potentially allowing an attacker to access sensitive information from memory. The impact is limited to confidentiality, with no direct 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 to protect their systems (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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