CVE-2020-1090
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-2020-1086, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2020-1090?
CVE-2020-1090 has a CVSS score indicating a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1090?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1090, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1090?
CVE-2020-1090 affects specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2020-1090?
Exploiting CVE-2020-1090 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1090 if I cannot apply updates?
There are currently no official workarounds for CVE-2020-1090; the recommended action is to install security updates.
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