Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender
CVE-2020-1163

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection
Microsoft System Center
Microsoft Security Essentials
Windows Defender On Windows 10 Version 1909 For 32-bit Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-1163?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Defender that allows an attacker to delete arbitrary files on the system. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must gain access to the system itself. This could involve compromising user accounts or using social engineering techniques. Once logged in, the attacker can leverage this vulnerability to manipulate system files, causing potential data loss and impacting system integrity.

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Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010

Microsoft Security Essentials = unspecified

Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection

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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