CVE-2020-16908
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Summary
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles directories.</p> <p>A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles directories.</p>
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1803 | N/A | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | N/A | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 | N/A | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | N/A | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | N/A | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems | N/A | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | N/A | affected |
Weaknesses
- Elevation of Privilege
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
References
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