CVE-2020-16973: Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<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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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Service improperly handles file operations.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16912, CVE-2020-16936, CVE-2020-16972, CVE-2020-16974, CVE-2020-16975, CVE-2020-16976.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16973?
The severity of CVE-2020-16973 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16973?
To fix CVE-2020-16973, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-16973?
CVE-2020-16973 affects several versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16973?
CVE-2020-16973 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that arises from improper handling of file operations by the Windows Backup Service.
Can CVE-2020-16973 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-16973 cannot be exploited remotely as the attacker must first gain execution on the victim system.