CVE-2020-1467: Windows Hard Link Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Hard Link Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| 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 CVE-2020-1467?
CVE-2020-1467 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows when handling hard links.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1467?
CVE-2020-1467 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1467?
Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Server 2008, Server 2012, Server 2016, and Server 2019 are affected.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-1467?
Microsoft has released a security update to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to install the latest updates.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1467?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-1467 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1467](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1467)
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