CVE-2020-0787: Microsoft Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) improperly handles symbolic links, aka 'Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 1803 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 1903 | ||
| Microsoft Windows server 1909 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| 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 Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| =sp1 | ||
| =sp2 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =r2 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0787?
The severity of CVE-2020-0787 is rated as important based on its potential to allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0787?
CVE-2020-0787 can be mitigated by applying the security updates provided by Microsoft that address the vulnerability.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-0787?
CVE-2020-0787 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
What is the nature of CVE-2020-0787?
CVE-2020-0787 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that occurs when the Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service improperly manages symbolic links.
Can CVE-2020-0787 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-0787 requires local access for exploitation, meaning an attacker must have physical or authenticated access to the system.
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