CVE-2020-0763 : Security Advisory and Response

A privilege elevation vulnerability in Windows Defender Security Center affecting various Windows versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-0763

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Defender Security Center handling specific objects in memory.

What is CVE-2020-0763?

Affects Windows OS versions, including Windows 10 and Windows Server
Requires user login for exploitation

The Impact of CVE-2020-0763

Allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system
Potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information

Technical Details of CVE-2020-0763

Brief overview of the technical aspects.

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Defender Security Center
Exploitable after a user logs into the system

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64, 32-bit, and ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server versions 1909, 2019
Windows 10 versions 1809, 1803

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires initial user login for exploitation

Mitigation and Prevention

Best practices to mitigate the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply latest security updates from Microsoft
Monitor system for any unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement least privilege access
Regularly update security software and configurations
Conduct security awareness training for users

Patching and Updates

Check for security updates regularly and install them promptly