CVE-2020-14979
EVGA Precision X1 Memory Corruption Bug
Description
The WinRing0.sys and WinRing0x64.sys drivers 1.2.0 in EVGA Precision X1 through 1.0.6 allow local users, including low integrity processes, to read and write to arbitrary memory locations. This allows any user to gain NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges by mapping \Device\PhysicalMemory into the calling process.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 11, 2020, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 21, 2021, 11:39 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2020-14979 has a 3 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2020-14979.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://posts.specterops.io/cve-2020-14979-local-privilege-escalation-in-evga-precisionx1-cf63c6b95896 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.evga.com/precisionx1/ | Product Vendor Advisory |
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).
PowerShell script to apply Zenbleed (CVE-2023-20593) MSR workaround on Windows
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Management tool for facilitating driver service (un)installation.
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2020-14979 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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TheCyberThrone
SteelFox Malware Dissection
Security researchers have discovered a new strain of malware named ‘SteelFox’ is actively used by threat actors to mine cryptocurrency and steal credit card data. It came to the limelight by August 20 ... Read more
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BleepingComputer
New SteelFox malware hijacks Windows PCs using vulnerable driver
A new malicious package called 'SteelFox' mines for cryptocurrency and steals credit card data by using the “bring your own vulnerable driver” technique to get SYSTEM privileges on Windows machines. T ... Read more
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Kaspersky
New SteelFox Trojan mimics software activators, stealing sensitive data and mining cryptocurrency
Introduction In August 2024, our team identified a new crimeware bundle, which we named “SteelFox”. Delivered via sophisticated execution chains including shellcoding, this threat abuses Windows servi ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-14979 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]
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-269 NVD-CWE-noinfo -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 18, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://posts.specterops.io/cve-2020-14979-local-privilege-escalation-in-evga-precisionx1-cf63c6b95896 No Types Assigned https://posts.specterops.io/cve-2020-14979-local-privilege-escalation-in-evga-precisionx1-cf63c6b95896 Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.evga.com/precisionx1/ No Types Assigned https://www.evga.com/precisionx1/ Product, Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-269 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:evga:precision_x1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.0.6 *cpe:2.3:a:winring0_project:winring0:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description ** REJECT ** DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultIDs: none. Reason: This candidate was withdrawn by its CNA. Further investigation showed that it was not a security issue. Notes: none. The WinRing0.sys and WinRing0x64.sys drivers 1.2.0 in EVGA Precision X1 through 1.0.6 allow local users, including low integrity processes, to read and write to arbitrary memory locations. This allows any user to gain NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges by mapping \Device\PhysicalMemory into the calling process. Added Reference https://www.evga.com/precisionx1/ [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://posts.specterops.io/cve-2020-14979-local-privilege-escalation-in-evga-precisionx1-cf63c6b95896 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Unrejected by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Rejected by [email protected]
Aug. 11, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-14979 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-14979
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Exploit Prediction
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0.04 }} 0.00%
score
0.05635
percentile