Vulnerability · Published Jul 14, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-1423
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.8% (higher than 56% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.8%top 44.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles files, aka 'Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems | unspecified |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems | unspecified |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation) | unspecified |