CVE-2020-16910: Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 16 2020(Updated: )
<p>A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows fails to handle file creation permissions, which could allow an attacker to create files in a protected Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) location.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application to bypass Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) variable security in Windows.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting security feature behavior to enforce permissions.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16910?
CVE-2020-16910 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16910?
To fix CVE-2020-16910, ensure you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-16910?
CVE-2020-16910 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
Can CVE-2020-16910 allow remote file creation?
Yes, exploit of CVE-2020-16910 could permit an attacker to create files in protected UEFI locations.
Is CVE-2020-16910 known to be actively exploited?
There is no public report that CVE-2020-16910 is actively being exploited in the wild at this time.
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