CVE-2020-1360 : What You Need to Know

Windows Profile Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability impacts various Windows versions and Windows Server.

Understanding CVE-2020-1360

What is CVE-2020-1360?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability occurs in the Windows Profile Service due to improper file operation handling.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1360

This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate privileges on affected systems, leading to potential unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1360

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Windows Profile Service handling file operations poses a risk of privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019
Various versions of Windows 10 (e.g., 1607, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating specific files to gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security updates and patches provided by Microsoft promptly.
Monitor for any unauthorized system access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user permissions.
Regularly update and maintain system security configurations.

Patching and Updates

Check Microsoft's official security guidance for CVE-2020-1360 to access the necessary patches and updates.