What is the severity of CVE-2020-0986?

The severity of CVE-2020-0986 is rated as important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0986?

To fix CVE-2020-0986, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0986?

CVE-2020-0986 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-0986?

Exploiting CVE-2020-0986 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges, compromising system integrity.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-0986?

Currently, the recommended mitigation for CVE-2020-0986 is to keep your systems updated with the latest patches.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-0986

Exploited

high

7.8

CWE

787

9/6/2020

21/11/2024

CVE-2020-0986: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 09 2020(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1237, CVE-2020-1246, CVE-2020-1262, CVE-2020-1264, CVE-2020-1266, CVE-2020-1269, CVE-2020-1273, CVE-2020-1274, CVE-2020-1275, CVE-2020-1276, CVE-2020-1307, CVE-2020-1316.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows
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 10	=2004
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0986

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0986?
The severity of CVE-2020-0986 is rated as important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0986?
To fix CVE-2020-0986, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0986?
CVE-2020-0986 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-0986?
Exploiting CVE-2020-0986 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges, compromising system integrity.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-0986?
Currently, the recommended mitigation for CVE-2020-0986 is to keep your systems updated with the latest patches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0986?
The severity of CVE-2020-0986 is rated as important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0986?
To fix CVE-2020-0986, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0986?
CVE-2020-0986 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-0986?
Exploiting CVE-2020-0986 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges, compromising system integrity.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-0986?
Currently, the recommended mitigation for CVE-2020-0986 is to keep your systems updated with the latest patches.

CVE-2020-0986: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0986?

How do I fix CVE-2020-0986?

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0986?

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-0986?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-0986?

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What is the severity of CVE-2020-0986?

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