CVE-2020-16854: Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.</p>

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0928, CVE-2020-1033, CVE-2020-1589, CVE-2020-1592.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
05:08 PM
Data Sourced
05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16854?

CVE-2020-16854 has a severity rating of High due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-16854?

To fix CVE-2020-16854, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-16854?

CVE-2020-16854 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

4

What could an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2020-16854?

An attacker who exploits CVE-2020-16854 could obtain sensitive information to further compromise the system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-16854?

No specific workaround for CVE-2020-16854 is documented; applying patches is recommended for protection.

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