CVE-2020-1088
First published: Thu May 21 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1021, CVE-2020-1082.
Credit: 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 Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | =1909 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1088?
CVE-2020-1088 has a severity rating of important as it allows for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1088?
To fix CVE-2020-1088, you should apply the security updates released by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1088?
CVE-2020-1088 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including versions 1607, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, and 1909.
What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2020-1088?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-1088 may not produce noticeable symptoms but can result in unauthorized changes to the system.
Is CVE-2020-1088 under active exploitation?
As of the latest information, there have been no confirmed cases of active exploitation for CVE-2020-1088.
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