CVE-2020-17040: Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Wed Nov 11 2020(Updated: )
Windows Hyper-V Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17040?
CVE-2020-17040 has been assigned a severity rating of 'Important' by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17040?
To fix CVE-2020-17040, apply the security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-17040?
CVE-2020-17040 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server products.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17040?
CVE-2020-17040 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V.
Can CVE-2020-17040 allow an attacker to execute code?
CVE-2020-17040 can potentially allow attackers to bypass security features and may lead to unauthorized code execution.
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