CVE-2020-0621

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Windows 10 when third party filters are called during a password update, aka 'Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0621 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0621?
CVE-2020-0621 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0621?
To fix CVE-2020-0621, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0621 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-0621 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0621?
CVE-2020-0621 affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server.
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