<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles directories.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles directories.</p>
References
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16908 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16908 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
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References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16908 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
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Summary | <p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles directories.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles directories.</p> |
Information
Published : 2020-10-16 23:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:07
NVD link : CVE-2020-16908
Mitre link : CVE-2020-16908
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-16908
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_10
CWE