ID:6957 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0668

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6957 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0668

ID:6957 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0668

Published: October 29, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25157
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0668
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privilege so the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Windows Kernel when handling objects in memory. A local user can create a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.