CVE-2020-1369
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows WalletService handles objects in memory, identified as CVE-2020-1369. This vulnerability was discovered and assigned on November 4, 2019, and was publicly disclosed by Microsoft in July 2020. The vulnerability specifically affects the Windows WalletService component (MITRE CVE, NVD Database).

Technical details

The vulnerability is related to how the Windows WalletService handles objects in memory, which could potentially lead to elevation of privilege. This CVE is unique and distinct from related vulnerabilities CVE-2020-1344 and CVE-2020-1362 (MITRE CVE).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system through the Windows WalletService (NVD Database).

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