CVE-2020-16920: Windows Application Compatibility Client Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Application Compatibility Client Library improperly handles registry operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first need code execution on a victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows Application Compatibility Client Library properly handles registry operations.</p>
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Application Compatibility Client Library improperly handles registry operations, aka 'Windows Application Compatibility Client Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16876.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16920?
CVE-2020-16920 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16920?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16920, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-16920?
CVE-2020-16920 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16920?
CVE-2020-16920 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2020-16920?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-16920 could gain elevated privileges on the affected system.