CVE-2020-1027: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1027?
CVE-2020-1027 has been rated as important, indicating a significant risk to affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1027?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1027, ensure that your Windows system is updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1027?
CVE-2020-1027 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server versions.
What can an attacker do if CVE-2020-1027 is exploited?
If successfully exploited, CVE-2020-1027 allows an attacker to execute code with elevated permissions on the affected system.
Is CVE-2020-1027 a remote code execution vulnerability?
No, CVE-2020-1027 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability, not a remote code execution vulnerability.
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