CVE-2020-0642
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0624.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-01-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-0642?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0624.
Is CVE-2020-0642 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-0642 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-0642?
CVE-2020-0642 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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