Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 16, 2020· Updated Nov 15, 2024
Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2020-16908
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.
Affected products
8- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1803v5Range: N/A
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- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systemsv5Range: N/A
- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systemsv5Range: N/A
- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systemsv5Range: N/A
- Range: N/A
- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 2004v5Range: N/A
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16908mitrex_refsource_MISC
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