high
7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-0803

First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network Connections Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Network Connections Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0778, CVE-2020-0802, CVE-2020-0804, CVE-2020-0845.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0803

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-0803?

    CVE-2020-0803 has a severity rating of important, indicating potential for significant risk.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-0803?

    Fix CVE-2020-0803 by applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-0803?

    CVE-2020-0803 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.

  • Can CVE-2020-0803 lead to system compromise?

    Yes, CVE-2020-0803 can lead to elevation of privilege, allowing an attacker to gain control over affected systems.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-0803?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2020-0803; the recommended mitigation is to apply patches from Microsoft.

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