Local privilege escalation via improper object handling
Published Feb 11, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024
Improper object handling in Microsoft DirectX on affected Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 systems allows local users to elevate privileges. DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, but Microsoft has not disclosed the affected function, object type, or unsafe memory operation. Exploitation requires local low-privilege access and no user interaction; successful exploitation grants elevated control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Summary
What happened
Improper object handling in Microsoft DirectX on affected Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 systems allows local users to elevate privileges. DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, but Microsoft has not disclosed the affected function, object type, or unsafe memory operation. Exploitation requires local low-privilege access and no user interaction; successful exploitation grants elevated control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2020-0732
- Published
- Feb 11, 2020
- Updated
- Aug 4, 2024
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Windows
- Classifications
- T1068
- Attack vector
- local
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Feb 11, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
Exploitability
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- Affected versionversion=10 for 32-bit Systems
- Affected versionversion=10 for x64-based Systems
- Affected versionversion=10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
- Affected versionversion=10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
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