CVE-2020-0783 : Security Advisory and Response

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows UPnP Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-0783

What is CVE-2020-0783?

This vulnerability in the Windows UPnP service allows attackers to elevate privileges on the affected systems.

The Impact of CVE-2020-0783

The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to gain elevated privileges and potentially take control of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-0783

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the improper handling of objects in memory within the Windows UPnP service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Windows versions include 7, 8.1, 10, and various Server versions.
Specific affected versions range from Windows 10 Version 1607 to Windows Server 2019.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the UPnP service to gain escalated privileges allowing them to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
Implement principle of least privilege to restrict unnecessary access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and maintain all systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.
Monitor system logs and network traffic for unusual behavior.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all affected Windows and Server systems are updated with the latest patches from Microsoft to mitigate the vulnerability.