CVE-2020-0983 : Security Advisory and Response

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows affecting various versions. This vulnerability is known as 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-0983

What is CVE-2020-0983?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Delivery Optimization service, leading to improper handling of objects in memory.

The Impact of CVE-2020-0983

This vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or performing malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-0983

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises due to the improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows Delivery Optimization service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 10 Version 1803, 1809, 1709, 1607 for 32-bit, x64-based, and ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server 2019, 2016
Windows 10 Version 1909 and 1903 for various system architectures

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code and potentially gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches released by Microsoft promptly.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior indicating potential exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and apply patches to ensure system security.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access rights.
Utilize security tools and software to detect and prevent privilege escalation attempts.

Patching and Updates

Microsoft has released security updates addressing CVE-2020-0983. It is crucial to update the affected systems to the latest patched versions.