Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.CVE-2020-1381.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability in Microsoft Win32K.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Outbreak Alert
Affected Products
Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1381
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| ID | 49339 |
| Created | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| CVE ID | |
| Tags | 2022 Annual Report |
| Risk |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.71% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |
| Profile Type | Permission/Privilege/Access Control |