CVE-2020-0986
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1237, CVE-2020-1246, CVE-2020-1262, CVE-2020-1264, CVE-2020-1266, CVE-2020-1269, CVE-2020-1273, CVE-2020-1274, CVE-2020-1275, CVE-2020-1276, CVE-2020-1307, CVE-2020-1316.
- CVE Published
- Jun 09, 2020
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 03, 2021
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation)
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems
|
unspecified |
Affected |
CVE References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0986 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160698/Microsoft-Windows-splWOW64-Priv... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160698/Microsoft-Windows-splWOW6...
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2021-11-03 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2021-11-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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19:43 UTC about 6 years ago19:43 UTC · about 6 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 6 years ago00:00 UTC · over 6 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2020-0986
{
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"affected_versions": [
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}