CVE-2020-16854: Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(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>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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 the severity of CVE-2020-16854?
CVE-2020-16854 has a severity rating of High due to its potential for information disclosure.
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.
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.
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.
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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