Vulnerability · Published Aug 17, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-1565Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.5% (higher than 85% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.5%top 15.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the "Public Account Pictures" folder improperly handles junctions. 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. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles junctions.