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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1269
CVE-2020-1269:
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Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, known as 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2020-1269 and is distinct from several other CVEs including CVE-2020-0986, CVE-2020-1237, CVE-2020-1246, CVE-2020-1262, CVE-2020-1264, CVE-2020-1266, CVE-2020-1273, CVE-2020-1274, CVE-2020-1275, CVE-2020-1276, CVE-2020-1307, and CVE-2020-1316 (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel. The issue was recorded in the National Vulnerability Database and required reanalysis after initial documentation (NVD Database).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system (MITRE CVE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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