CVE-2020-16972: Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Fri Oct 16 2020(Updated: )
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Service improperly handles file operations.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to elevate privileges.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Backup Service handles file operations.</p>
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| =1607 | ||
| =1709 | ||
| =1803 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1903 | ||
| =1909 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =sp1 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =1903 | ||
| =1909 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| 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 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16972?
CVE-2020-16972 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Backup Service.
How does CVE-2020-16972 impact Windows systems?
CVE-2020-16972 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges on a victim's system.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-16972?
CVE-2020-16972 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008, 2016, and 2019.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16972?
CVE-2020-16972 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2020-16972?
To fix CVE-2020-16972, Microsoft has released security updates. Install the relevant updates for your Windows version.
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