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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1360
CVE-2020-1360:
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Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-1360 affects the Windows Profile Service when it improperly handles file operations. This vulnerability was initially recorded on November 4, 2019, and is also known as 'Windows Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability' (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Windows Profile Service's file operation handling mechanisms. Based on the available information, this is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, which could allow attackers to gain higher privileges on affected systems (MITRE CVE).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to elevate their privileges on affected Windows systems through improper file operations handling in the Windows Profile Service (MITRE CVE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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