CVE-2020-16901

Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel initializes objects in memory.</p>

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.40% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16901 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16901?
CVE-2020-16901 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16901?
To fix CVE-2020-16901, 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-2020-16901 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-16901 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-16901?
CVE-2020-16901 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation).
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