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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1262
CVE-2020-1262:
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Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-1262) was identified in the Windows kernel when it fails to properly handle objects in memory. The vulnerability was discovered and assigned on November 4, 2019, and is known as 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability' (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel's memory object handling mechanism. This vulnerability is distinct from several other Windows kernel elevation of privilege vulnerabilities discovered in the same timeframe, including CVE-2020-0986, CVE-2020-1237, CVE-2020-1246, and others (MITRE CVE).
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