What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14974?

CVE-2020-14974 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-14974?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-14974. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-14974?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-14974. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Iobit Unlocker CVE-2020-14974

HIGH

2020-06-23 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Iobit Unlocker

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 23, 2020 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionNVD

The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124.

AnalysisAI

The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124. Affected products include: Iobit Iobit Unlocker.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.