CVE-2020-1490 : What You Need to Know

Windows Storage Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published on August 17, 2020, by Microsoft.

Understanding CVE-2020-1490

What is CVE-2020-1490?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Storage Service allows attackers to gain elevated privileges by exploiting how the Storage Service handles file operations.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1490

Successful exploitation could lead to gaining elevated privileges on the victim system.
Attackers need execution on the victim system and run a specially crafted application to exploit the vulnerability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1490

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper handling of file operations within the Storage Service.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 10 Version 2004, Windows Server version 2004, Windows 10 Versions 1803, 1809, 1909, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, etc., are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers must first gain execution on the victim system and then run a specially crafted application to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft to correct the handling of file operations in Storage Services.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update systems with the latest patches and security updates.
Employ security best practices for file handling and permissions.
Use strong authentication mechanisms and monitor system activities closely.

Patching and Updates

Microsoft has released a security update to address the vulnerability. Ensure that all affected systems are promptly updated to the latest patched version.