CVE-2020-1559 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Windows Storage Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published on 2020-09-08 by Microsoft affecting various Windows versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-1559

What is CVE-2020-1559?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Storage Services allows attackers to gain elevated privileges by improperly handling file operations.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1559

Exploitation could result in an attacker gaining elevated privileges on the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1559

Vulnerability Description

Attackers exploit Windows Storage Services' file operations handling vulnerabilities.
Successful exploitation grants them elevated privileges.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Server editions, and related Service Packs are affected.
Versions including 1507, 1607, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, and more are vulnerable.

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires initial code execution on the target system.
Attackers then run a specially crafted application to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the provided security update promptly to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update systems with the latest patches and security updates.
Implement proper code execution and application control measures.

Patching and Updates

Ensure to update affected systems to the patched versions provided by Microsoft.