CVE-2020-16892: Windows Image Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows kernel image handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows kernel image properly handles objects in memory.</p>
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows kernel image handles objects in memory.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application.The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows kernel image properly handles objects in memory., aka 'Windows Image Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-16892?
CVE-2020-16892 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-16892?
CVE-2020-16892 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and several versions of Windows Server.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16892?
To fix CVE-2020-16892, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
What could an attacker exploit in CVE-2020-16892?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-16892 could execute code with elevated permissions on the affected system.
Can CVE-2020-16892 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-16892 requires local authentication, meaning an attacker must have access to the system.