HIGH

CVE-2020-1337

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

53.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly allows arbitrary writing to the file system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted script or application. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Print Spooler Component writes to the file system.

Technical details

Published
8/17/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1337?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly allows arbitrary writing to the file system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted script or application. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Print Spooler Component writes to the file system.

Is CVE-2020-1337 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-1337 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 53.7%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-1337?

CVE-2020-1337 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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