CVE-2020-16902: Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior.</p> <p>A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude unintended elevation.</p>
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior.A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges, aka 'Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-16902?
CVE-2020-16902 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16902?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16902, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-16902?
CVE-2020-16902 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and multiple Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2020-16902 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-16902 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local authenticated access to the vulnerable system.
What are the risks if CVE-2020-16902 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2020-16902 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the system's integrity.