CVE-2020-16909: Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2020
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Updated

<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>

Other sources

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.

Affected Software

13 affected components
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
10:17 PM
Data Sourced
10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16909?

CVE-2020-16909 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

5

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.

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