CVE-2020-0686

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when MSI packages process symbolic links, aka 'Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0683.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0686 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0686?
CVE-2020-0686 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0686?
To fix CVE-2020-0686, 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-2020-0686 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-0686 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-2020-0686?
CVE-2020-0686 affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation).
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