CVE-2020-0638
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.7 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Update Notification Manager handles files.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Update Notification Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-05-23
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-06-13
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-01-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-0638?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Update Notification Manager handles files.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Update Notification Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Is CVE-2020-0638 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-0638 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 2022-06-13.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-0638?
CVE-2020-0638 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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