HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2020-1464

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

12.6%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Windows incorrectly validates file signatures. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass security features and load improperly signed files. In an attack scenario, an attacker could bypass security features intended to prevent improperly signed files from being loaded. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows validates file signatures.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
5/3/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
8/17/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1464?

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Windows incorrectly validates file signatures. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass security features and load improperly signed files. In an attack scenario, an attacker could bypass security features intended to prevent improperly signed files from being loaded. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows validates file signatures.

Is CVE-2020-1464 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-1464 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/3/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-1464?

CVE-2020-1464 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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