7.8
High
CVE-2020-16908 An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles directories. A locally…
Description
<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 products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Windows 10 Version 2004 | Versions not published |
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
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