Microsoft Windows up to Server 2019 Speech Runtime privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Speech Runtime. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-1522. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Speech Runtime. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Speech Runtime improperly handles memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Speech Runtime handles memory.

The weakness was published 08/11/2020 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is available at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-1522. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/24/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. The advisory points out:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Speech Runtime improperly handles memory.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-159608. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/04/2019 🔍
08/11/2020 +281 days 🔍
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08/12/2020 +1 days 🔍
02/24/2026 +2021 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-1522 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-1522
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159610
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2020 08:54
Updated: 02/24/2026 00:48
Changes: 08/12/2020 08:54 (54), 08/12/2020 08:59 (17), 11/08/2020 12:08 (1), 02/24/2026 00:48 (29)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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