#VU48860 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-17140
Published: December 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48860
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17140
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows SMB. A remote authenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.