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Overview
This vulnerability affects the Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service in Windows, which is responsible for collecting and transmitting diagnostic and usage data to Microsoft. The service improperly handles certain file operations, which could allow a locally authenticated attacker to execute code with elevated privileges. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges, install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first need to log on to the system and run a specially crafted application.
Remediation
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate security updates for their Windows systems as soon as possible. The updates are available through Windows Update or can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
The following actions are recommended:
- Apply the security update released by Microsoft that addresses this vulnerability.
- Ensure that automatic updates are enabled on Windows systems.
- Consider implementing the principle of least privilege for user accounts to minimize the impact of potential exploits.
- Keep all Windows systems and applications up-to-date with the latest security patches.
References
- Microsoft Security Advisory: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0844
- Microsoft Security Response Center: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0844
- Microsoft Update Catalog: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- InformationInformation
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- ConstructionConstruction
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
