CVE-2020-1162 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An elevation of privilege (user to user) vulnerability exists in Windows Security Health Service when handling certain objects in memory. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-1162

What is CVE-2020-1162?

CVE-2020-1162 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Security Health Service, impacting various versions of Windows and Windows Server.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1162

This vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or control of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1162

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability exists in Windows Security Health Service and occurs when handling specific objects in memory, enabling an elevation of privilege attack.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 10 Version 1803/1709/1809: ARM64, x64, and 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 Version 1903/1909/2004: Various architectures
Windows Server 2019/1803/1903/2004: Different installations

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker must first log on to the system
Specific object handling in memory triggers the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security updates provided by Microsoft
Monitor for any unauthorized system access
Implement the principle of least privilege

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch systems and software
Conduct security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Stay updated with security advisories from Microsoft
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities