CVE-2020-0806
First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0772.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0806?
CVE-2020-0806 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0806?
To fix CVE-2020-0806, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-0806?
CVE-2020-0806 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server editions.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-0806?
The impact of CVE-2020-0806 is the potential for an elevation of privilege, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with escalated permissions.
Who can exploit CVE-2020-0806?
An attacker with access to the system can exploit CVE-2020-0806 by tricking the system into processing malicious files.
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