CVE-2020-0733

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2020-0733 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by KB891716, released January 10, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

High
CVSS
n/a
Important
Exploitation
None reported
Exploitation Less Likely
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0082
57th percentile

<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) improperly handles junctions.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) handles junctions.</p>

Where it's fixed

ProductFixed inFixReleased
Microsoft
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit KB891716 Jan 10, 2023
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 64-bit KB891716 Jan 10, 2023

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