CVE-2020-1532
High
Description
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows InstallService improperly handles memory.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows InstallService handles memory.</p>
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedSep 11, 2020
First seenSep 11, 2020
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10 | 1903, 1909, 2004 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2016 | 1903, 1909, 2004 | — |
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