Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.817314
Category:	Windows
Title:	Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (Jul 2020)
Summary:	This host is missing an important security; update according to Microsoft July-2020 monthly updates.
Description:	Summary: This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft July-2020 monthly updates. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw exists due to an error in MpSigStub.exe for Defender which allows file deletion in arbitrary locations. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to escalate privileges and delete protected files on an affected system. Affected Software/OS: - Microsoft Windows Defender on Microsoft Windows 10 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Solution: Run the Windows Update to update the malware protection engine to the latest version available. Typically, no action is required as the built-in mechanism for the automatic detection and deployment of updates will apply the update itself. CVSS Score: 3.6 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-1461 https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1461
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