CVE-2020-17044: Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
·Updated
Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
21 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
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
Remediation
Event History
Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17044?
CVE-2020-17044 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows elevation of privilege in Windows Remote Access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17044?
To fix CVE-2020-17044, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-17044?
CVE-2020-17044 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2020-17044 enable?
CVE-2020-17044 enables attackers to gain elevated privileges through Windows Remote Access services.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-17044?
While the primary mitigation for CVE-2020-17044 is applying patches, consider limiting RDP access to trusted hosts as an interim measure.