CVE-2020-1087
First published: Thu May 21 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1114.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1087?
CVE-2020-1087 has a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating it is a high-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1087?
To fix CVE-2020-1087, apply the Microsoft security update released for affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1087?
CVE-2020-1087 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909 and Windows Server 2016 version 1709, 1803, 1909, as well as Windows Server 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1087?
CVE-2020-1087 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-1087 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1087 requires local access for exploitation, meaning an attacker must have physical or remote access to the system.
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