CVE-2020-1027
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
9.5 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0913, CVE-2020-1000, CVE-2020-1003.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-05-23
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-06-13
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-04-15
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-1027?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0913, CVE-2020-1000, CVE-2020-1003.
Is CVE-2020-1027 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-1027 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-2020-1027?
CVE-2020-1027 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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