CVE-2020-1054
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1143.
- CVE Published
- May 21, 2020
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 03, 2021
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
43 version rows · page 1 of 2
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
8.1 for 32-bit systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
8.1 for x64-based systems |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows
|
RT 8.1 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
version 1803 (Core Installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2019 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2019 (Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2016 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2016 (Core installation) |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 |
Affected |
| Microsoft |
Windows Server
|
2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Core installation) |
Affected |
CVE References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1054 portal.msrc.microsoft.com · CVE Record https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CV...
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160515/Microsoft-Windows-DrawIconEx-Lo... packetstormsecurity.com · CVE Record http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160515/Microsoft-Windows-DrawIco...
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 |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/cve_2020_1054_drawiconex_lpe.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
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
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2020-07-19 08:20:57 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Out-of-bounds Write
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/local/cve_2020_1054_drawiconex_lpe.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2020-07-25 11:56:48 UTC · 20 stars
github · Created 2020-07-19 08:20:57 UTC · 4 stars
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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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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08:20 UTC almost 6 years ago08:20 UTC · almost 6 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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22:52 UTC about 6 years ago22:52 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-2020-1054
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