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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1418
CVE-2020-1418:
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Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-1418) exists in the Windows Diagnostics Execution Service due to improper input sanitization, leading to an unsecure library-loading behavior. This vulnerability is also known as 'Windows Diagnostics Hub Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability' and was initially recorded on November 4, 2019 (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from the Windows Diagnostics Execution Service's failure to properly sanitize input, which results in unsecure library-loading behavior. This is distinct from CVE-2020-1393, though they share similar characteristics (CVE Details).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve elevation of privilege on affected Windows systems through the Windows Diagnostics Hub (CVE Details).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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