7.8
High
Exploited
· ransomware
CVE-2020-0787 Microsoft Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns
Known to be used
Weakness
CWE-59, CWE-269
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) improperly handles symbolic links, aka 'Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Versions not published | |
| Windows Server | 2019 | No fix stated |
| Windows Server | 2016 | No fix stated |
| Windows Server | 2012 | No fix stated |
| Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems | Versions not published | |
| Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation) | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | Versions not published |
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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems | Versions not published | |
| Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation) | Versions not published |
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com portal.msrc.microsoft.com
- packetstormsecurity.com packetstormsecurity.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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