CVE-2020-16909: Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker can successfully exploit it.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain greater access to sensitive information and system functionality. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that WER handles and executes files.</p>
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16905.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16909?
CVE-2020-16909 has a severity rating of important as it can lead to elevation of privilege in affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16909?
To fix CVE-2020-16909, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 and Windows Server versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-16909?
CVE-2020-16909 affects various versions of Windows 10 from 1607 to 2004 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16909?
CVE-2020-16909 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-16909 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-16909 requires local access to the system to be exploited, making it less likely to be remotely exploited.