CVE-2020-1203 : Security Advisory and Response

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector or the Visual Studio Standard Collector fail to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-1203

This CVE identifies a specific elevation of privilege vulnerability in certain Microsoft products.

What is CVE-2020-1203?

Vulnerability: Elevation of privilege within Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector or Visual Studio Standard Collector
Commonly known as: 'Diagnostic Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'

The Impact of CVE-2020-1203

Severity: High
Exploitation may result in unauthorized elevation of user privileges

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1203

This section covers detailed technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Occurs due to inadequate handling of objects in memory
Limited specifically to Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector and Visual Studio Standard Collector

Affected Systems and Versions

Multiple versions of Windows and Windows Server are impacted
Affected products include Windows 10, Windows Server, Visual Studio 2019 and 2017
Various versions such as 1803, 1809, 2016, and more are affected

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by manipulating memory objects
Unauthorized users can gain elevated privileges

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect systems and networks from CVE-2020-1203 using the following methods:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly
Monitor for any suspicious activities related to privilege escalation

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and systems to mitigate known vulnerabilities
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify weaknesses

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Microsoft
Ensure all vulnerable systems are patched with the latest updates