CVE-2020-17036: Windows Function Discovery SSDP Provider Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020
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Updated

Windows Function Discovery SSDP Provider Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

21 affected components
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
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

Event History

Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17036?

CVE-2020-17036 has a severity rating of Important as it may lead to information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-17036?

To fix CVE-2020-17036, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-17036?

CVE-2020-17036 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17036?

CVE-2020-17036 is classified as an Information Disclosure vulnerability within the Windows Function Discovery SSDP Provider.

5

Can CVE-2020-17036 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-17036 can potentially be exploited by an attacker on the same local network to gain unauthorized information.

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