7.3
High
CVE-2020-1571 An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions. 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. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles permissions.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Version 2004 | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1909 | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | Versions not published | |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems | Versions not published |
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
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