CVE-2020-1271
First published: Tue Jun 09 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Service improperly handles file operations.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1271?
The severity of CVE-2020-1271 is rated as important.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1271?
To fix CVE-2020-1271, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.
What are the affected systems for CVE-2020-1271?
CVE-2020-1271 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1271?
CVE-2020-1271 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Could CVE-2020-1271 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-1271 cannot be exploited remotely; an attacker must gain execution on the victim's system first.
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