CVE-2020-16995

Network Watcher Agent Virtual Machine Extension for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute code with elevated privileges. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to be present as a user on the affected virtual machine. The security update addresses this vulnerability by correcting how Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux executes with elevated privileges.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.65%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16995	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16995?: CVE-2020-16995 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16995?: To fix CVE-2020-16995, 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-2020-16995 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16995 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-2020-16995?: CVE-2020-16995 affects Microsoft Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux.

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