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CVE-2020-1086

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-2020-1077, 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
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-2020-1086?

    CVE-2020-1086 has a CVSS score indicating it is a high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1086?

    To fix CVE-2020-1086, ensure that your Windows system is updated with the latest patches from Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1086?

    CVE-2020-1086 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including 1607, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, and 1909.

  • What does CVE-2020-1086 allow an attacker to do?

    CVE-2020-1086 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges on a vulnerable system.

  • Is CVE-2020-1086 being actively exploited?

    There has been no public indication at this time that CVE-2020-1086 is actively being exploited in the wild.

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