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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1357
CVE-2020-1357:
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Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-1357) exists in the Windows System Events Broker when it improperly handles file operations. The vulnerability was initially recorded on November 4, 2019, and Microsoft publicly disclosed it on July 14, 2020. This security flaw affects Windows systems and is formally known as 'Windows System Events Broker Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability' (MITRE CVE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability specifically relates to how the Windows System Events Broker handles file operations, which could potentially lead to elevation of privilege scenarios. The issue was assigned CVE-2020-1357 by Microsoft Corporation as the assigning CNA (MITRE CVE).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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