Vulnerability · Published Feb 11, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-0733
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit 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 57% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.8%top 42.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit | unspecified |
| Microsoft | Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 64-bit | unspecified |