What is the severity of CVE-2020-17042?

CVE-2020-17042 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17042?

To fix CVE-2020-17042, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-17042?

CVE-2020-17042 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including specific editions and updates.

What is the impact of CVE-2020-17042?

The impact of CVE-2020-17042 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially gaining complete control of the vulnerable system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-17042?

Currently, Microsoft recommends applying the security updates as the primary solution for CVE-2020-17042, with no official workarounds available.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-17042

critical

9.3

10/11/2020

11/11/2020

10/9/2024

CVE-2020-17042: Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Nov 10 2020(Updated: )

Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server	=1903	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=2004	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=20H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 7		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server	=1909	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 7		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows RT		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 8.1		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 8.1		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
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 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
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
Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=20H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1903	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1903	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1903	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1909	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1803	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally
Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally
Windows 10	=2004	fix available externally

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17042

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17042?
CVE-2020-17042 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17042?
To fix CVE-2020-17042, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-17042?
CVE-2020-17042 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including specific editions and updates.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-17042?
The impact of CVE-2020-17042 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially gaining complete control of the vulnerable system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-17042?
Currently, Microsoft recommends applying the security updates as the primary solution for CVE-2020-17042, with no official workarounds available.

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