CVE-2020-1054
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
80.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1143.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-05-21
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-1054?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1143.
Is CVE-2020-1054 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-1054 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 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-1054?
CVE-2020-1054 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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