Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender

CVE-2020-1163

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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