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CVE-2020-17087

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 5.43%
  1. Published11 Nov 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Windows kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1607all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1809all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1903all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1909all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 2004all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2all versions
Microsoft Windows 7all versions
Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 20161903 · 1909 · 2004 · 20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-17087 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-17087 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-17087?

CVE-2020-17087 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 5.43% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-17087?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 1903, and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17087?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.