CVE-2020-0638
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Update Notification Manager handles files.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Update Notification Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Update Notification Manager
PublishedJan 14, 2020
First seenJan 14, 2020
Added to KEVMay 23, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Jun 13, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1709 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1803 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1809 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1903 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1909 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_1803 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_1903 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_1909 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2019 | No range specified | — |
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