CVE-2020-16963: Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·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 2016
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
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-2020-16963?
CVE-2020-16963 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-16963?
To fix CVE-2020-16963, you should install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-16963?
CVE-2020-16963 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 7, Windows 10, and various editions of Windows Server.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16963?
CVE-2020-16963 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Backup Engine.
5
Can exploiting CVE-2020-16963 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2020-16963 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.