CVE-2020-1133 : Security Advisory and Response

This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector in Microsoft Visual Studio and Windows OS versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-1133

What is CVE-2020-1133?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector allows an attacker to run processes in an elevated context.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1133

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation on affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1133

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper handling of file operations by the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector.

Affected Systems and Versions

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 versions 16.0 - 16.7
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 versions 15.0 - 15.9
Various Windows versions including 10, Server 2016/2019

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker can exploit this issue by executing a specially crafted application on the victim's system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft to address the vulnerability.
Regularly monitor for any suspicious activities on affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege for user accounts.
Keep software and operating systems updated to mitigate future vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected Microsoft Visual Studio and Windows OS versions are updated with the security patches.