CVE-2020-1402 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Windows ActiveX Installer Service and affects various Windows versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-1402

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the Windows ActiveX Installer Service's improper memory handling.

What is CVE-2020-1402?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows ActiveX Installer Service enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1402

Severity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1402

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper memory handling in the Windows ActiveX Installer Service.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following systems and versions are impacted:

Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit, ARM64-based, and x64-based Systems
Windows Server versions 2004 and earlier
Various versions of Windows 7, 8.1, and 10

Exploitation Mechanism

To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must first gain execution on the victim's system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Actions to mitigate the CVE-2020-1402 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply relevant security patches from Microsoft
Monitor for any unauthorized system changes
Implement least privilege access

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep systems up to date with the latest security patches
Conduct regular security training for employees

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for and apply Microsoft security updates.