CVE-2020-1098 : Security Advisory and Response

Windows Shell Infrastructure Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published on September 11, 2020. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 Version 2004 and has a CVSS base score of 7.8.

Understanding CVE-2020-1098

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Shell infrastructure component of Windows allows an attacker to run processes in an elevated context upon successful exploitation.

What is CVE-2020-1098?

This CVE addresses an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Shell infrastructure component due to improper handling of objects in memory by attackers.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1098

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code in an elevated context, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1098

The vulnerability is associated with the following technical details:

Vulnerability Description

The Shell infrastructure component mishandles objects in memory
Successful exploitation allows running processes in elevated context

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Windows 10 Version 2004
Platforms: 32-bit, ARM64-based, x64-based Systems
Affected Version: 10.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attacker must log onto the system
Specially crafted application is used to exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the recommended steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-1098:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict system access
Regularly monitor system activity for any suspicious behavior

Long-Term Security Practices

Maintain an updated antivirus program to detect and prevent malware
Conduct regular security training for system users to recognize and report potential threats

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Microsoft