CVE-2020-0919
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This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain higher privileges on a system by loading unauthorized software through the Remote Desktop App for Mac. To exploit this, the attacker needs access to the app, which could happen if the user is tricked into running malicious code.
Technical Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop App for Mac in the way it allows an attacker to load unsigned binaries, aka 'Microsoft Remote Desktop App for Mac Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploit Resources
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Published
Apr 15, 2020
almost 6 years ago
Last Modified
Feb 12, 2026
8 days ago
Vendor
microsoft
Product
windows app
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