CVE-2020-0683: Microsoft Windows Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2020
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when MSI packages process symbolic links, aka 'Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0686.

Other sources

Microsoft Windows Installer contains a privilege escalation vulnerability when MSI packages process symbolic links, which allows attackers to bypass access restrictions to add or remove files.

CISA

Affected Software

45 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows Server 1803
Microsoft Windows Server 1903
Microsoft Windows Server 1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Feb 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0683?

CVE-2020-0683 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0683?

To fix CVE-2020-0683, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-0683?

CVE-2020-0683 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server editions.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2020-0683?

Exploiting CVE-2020-0683 could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges and perform restricted actions on the system.

5

Is CVE-2020-0683 unique from CVE-2020-0686?

Yes, CVE-2020-0683 is a distinct vulnerability and should not be confused with CVE-2020-0686.

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