Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size

CVE-2020-17087

High

7.8/10

Summary

Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Attack Complexity: LOW
Attack Vector: LOCAL
Integrity Impact: HIGH
Scope: UNCHANGED
User Interaction: NONE
Privileges Required: LOW
Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
Availability Impact: HIGH

CWE-131 - Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size

The software does not correctly calculate the size to be used when allocating a buffer, which could lead to a buffer overflow.

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Advisory Timeline

Published Nov 11, 2020