CVE-2020-16902: Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 16 2020(Updated: )
<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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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| 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 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 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.
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