CVE-2020-16919: Windows Enterprise App Management Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2020
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Updated

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows Enterprise App Management Service improperly handles certain file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could read arbitrary files.</p> <p>An attacker with unprivileged access to a vulnerable system could exploit this vulnerability.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows Enterprise App Management Service properly handles file operations.</p>

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows Enterprise App Management Service improperly handles certain file operations, aka 'Windows Enterprise App Management Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

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-2020-16919?

CVE-2020-16919 has a severity rating that indicates a potential risk of information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-16919?

To fix CVE-2020-16919, ensure that your system is updated with the latest patches from Microsoft.

3

What does CVE-2020-16919 affect?

CVE-2020-16919 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

4

Can CVE-2020-16919 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-16919 requires unprivileged access to the system for exploitation.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16919?

CVE-2020-16919 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to improper handling of file operations.

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