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CVE-2020-1054

Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Win32k contains a privilege escalation vulnerability when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code in kernel mode.

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 3 May 2022.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.