CVE-2020-17099

Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.57%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

References

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17099	vendor advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17099	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17099?: CVE-2020-17099 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-17099?: To fix CVE-2020-17099, 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-2020-17099 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-17099 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-2020-17099?: CVE-2020-17099 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation).

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