CVE-2020-1077
First published: Thu May 21 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1090, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | =1909 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1077?
CVE-2020-1077 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it can lead to significant security risks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1077?
To fix CVE-2020-1077, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are impacted by CVE-2020-1077?
CVE-2020-1077 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, including 1607, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, and 1909, as well as Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1077?
CVE-2020-1077 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, allowing attackers to gain higher permissions under certain conditions.
Can CVE-2020-1077 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1077 requires local access to exploit, so it cannot be directly exploited remotely without prior exploitation.
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