CVE-2020-0782 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE article provides details about the Windows Cryptographic Catalog Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability affecting various Microsoft products and versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-0782

This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cryptographic Catalog Services.

What is CVE-2020-0782?

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could alter the cryptographic catalog by manipulating objects in memory, potentially leading to system compromise.

The Impact of CVE-2020-0782

The vulnerability poses a high risk, with a base severity score of 7.8 (CVSS v3.1), allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-0782

This section covers specific technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Elevation of Privilege
Risk: High
Base Score: 7.8 (CVSS v3.1)
Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Affected Systems and Versions

The following Microsoft products are impacted:

Windows 10 Version 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004
Windows Server 2019, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Windows 7, 8.1
Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit, an attacker must:

Log on to the system
Run a specially crafted application to manipulate objects in memory

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE exploitation:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft
Monitor for any abnormal system behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update systems with the latest patches
Implement strong access controls and least privilege principles

Patching and Updates

Download and install the security update from the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page