CVE-2020-1389: microsoft windows Improper Initialization
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 14-07-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-1389 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Improper Initialization vulnerability in microsoft windows. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
1.28%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-07-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly initialize a memory address, aka 'Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1367, CVE-2020-1419, CVE-2020-1426.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
70%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 1.22% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.28%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft22 products
- windowsEOL10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems | 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems | 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems | 10 for 32-bit Systems | 10 for x64-based Systems | 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 8.1 for 32-bit systems | 8.1 for x64-based systems | RT 8.1
- windows_10na | 1607 | 1709 | 1803 | 1809 | 1903 | 1909 | 2004
- windows 10 version 1903 for 32-bit systemsunspecified
- windows 10 version 1903 for arm64-based systemsunspecified
- windows 10 version 1903 for x64-based systemsunspecified
1 vendor · 22 products
References
1 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1389X Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory