CVE-2020-16908

Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles directories. 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. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles directories.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.71% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909

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 10 Version 2004

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16908	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16908?: CVE-2020-16908 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16908?: To fix CVE-2020-16908, 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-2020-16908 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16908 is being actively exploited. 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-2020-16908?: CVE-2020-16908 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909, 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 10 Version 2004.

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