Microsoft Windows up to Server 2019 State Repository Service information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component State Repository Service. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-0914. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component State Repository Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.</p> <p>An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application on the victim system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Windows State Repository Service handles objects in memory.</p>

The weakness was released 09/08/2020 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release was coordinated with Microsoft. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-0914. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue. The advisory points out:

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.

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

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-160885, VDB-160884, VDB-160883 and VDB-160882. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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11/04/2019 🔍
09/08/2020 +309 days 🔍
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02/24/2026 +1994 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-0914 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-0914
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-160881
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/09/2020 07:14
Updated: 02/24/2026 06:11
Changes: 09/09/2020 07:14 (54), 09/09/2020 07:19 (17), 11/13/2020 17:11 (1), 02/24/2026 06:11 (28)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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