CVE-2020-1075
Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Subsystem for Linux improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. A attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Subsystem for Linux handles objects in memory.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2020, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-1075
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the latest security updates.
- Reboot the system if prompted.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-1075.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1075 | |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1075 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-1075 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-1075
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2020-1075 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-1075 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Affected [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'version 1803 (Core Installation)'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019 (Core installation)'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}] [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1803', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1809', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['ARM64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['32-bit Systems', 'ARM64-based Systems', 'x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.17763.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10.0.0', 'lessThan': 'publication', 'versionType': 'custom'}], 'platforms': ['x64-based Systems']}] Changed Description An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Subsystem for Linux improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Subsystem for Linux improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. A attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Subsystem for Linux handles objects in memory. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1075 Removed Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1075 Removed Reference Type https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1075 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'version 1803 (Core Installation)'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2019 (Core installation)'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}, {'vendor': 'Microsoft', 'product': 'Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'unspecified'}]}] -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1075 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CWE Remap by [email protected]
Jul. 21, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed CWE CWE-200 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 27, 2020
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