CVE-2020-1461

High

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the MpSigStub.exe for Defender allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.1
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft System Center Endpoint Protection
PublishedJul 14, 2020
First seenJul 14, 2020

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft system_center_endpoint_protectionNo range specified, 2012—
microsoft windows_defenderNo range specified—
microsoft forefront_endpoint_protection_2010No range specified—
microsoft security_essentialsNo range specified—

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CVE-2020-1461 · Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection · Dark Radar