CVE-2020-16960: Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2020
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Updated

Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

49 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 X64=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16960?

CVE-2020-16960 has a severity rating of Important according to Microsoft.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-16960?

To mitigate CVE-2020-16960, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-16960?

CVE-2020-16960 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 7, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16960?

CVE-2020-16960 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2020-16960 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-16960 does not require remote access as it needs local access to exploit.

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