CVE-2020-16939: Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Group Policy improperly checks access. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, and then run a specially crafted application to take control over the affected system.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Group Policy checks access.</p>
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Group Policy improperly checks access, aka 'Group Policy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-16939?
CVE-2020-16939 is classified with a high severity level due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16939?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16939, it's recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-16939?
CVE-2020-16939 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various editions of Windows Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16939?
CVE-2020-16939 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows an attacker to run processes in an elevated context.
Can CVE-2020-16939 be exploited remotely?
No, exploitation of CVE-2020-16939 requires the attacker to first log on to the affected system.