SB2020021140 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Common Log File System Driver

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0657)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. A local usre can run a specially crafted application to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.

2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0658)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0657
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0658