Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Windows Defender by Microsoft
CVE-2020-0835

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Defender Antimalware Platform
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2020

Summary

An elevation of privilege vulnerability occurs in the Windows Defender antimalware platform due to improper handling of hard links. This flaw can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.

Affected Version(s)

Windows Defender antimalware platform = unspecified

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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