Microsoft Windows
CVE-2020-1441 — Windows Spatial Data Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Spatial Data Service improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability to overwrite or modify a protected file leading to a privilege escalation. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by addressing how the Windows Spatial Data Service handles objects in memory.
Overview
7
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Proof-of-Concept
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 6.3
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
2 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | 4560960 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | 4560960 (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Yes |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4560960 |
Security Update | Yes |
Exploits & PoC
No public exploit or PoC has been linked for this CVE yet. When available, references are sourced from public repositories and may be unverified or non-functional — review carefully before use.
Detection Rules
No public Sigma or Nuclei detection rule has been mapped to this CVE yet. Coverage is concentrated on exploited / high-profile vulnerabilities; check SigmaHQ for updates.
Acknowledgments
Jarvis_1oop of Pinduoduo Security Research Lab
Zhiniang Peng ( @edwardzpeng
References
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