CVE-2020-1507 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Microsoft COM for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published on 2020-09-08 and has a CVSS base score of 7.9.

Understanding CVE-2020-1507

What is CVE-2020-1507?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft COM for Windows allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on a system by exploiting how objects in memory are handled.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1507

The vulnerability can be exploited by opening a specially crafted file, which could lead to unauthorized elevation of privileges on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1507

Vulnerability Description

Microsoft COM for Windows vulnerability in memory object handling
Exploitable by opening a malicious file
Security update corrects the handling of memory objects

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 10 Version 2004
Windows Server version 2004
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1909
Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit, x64-based, and ARM64-based Systems
Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit memory object handling to gain elevated privileges

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft
Avoid opening files from untrusted sources

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep systems up-to-date with the latest security patches
Implement the principle of least privilege to minimize potential risks

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for and install updates from Microsoft to ensure system security.