CVE-2020-17046: Windows Error Reporting Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020
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Updated

Windows Error Reporting Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

14 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 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-2020-17046?

CVE-2020-17046 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-17046?

To fix CVE-2020-17046, you should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17046?

CVE-2020-17046 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-17046?

The impact of CVE-2020-17046 includes potential Denial of Service, which can disrupt system availability.

5

Is CVE-2020-17046 active in the wild?

There have been no reports of CVE-2020-17046 being actively exploited in the wild.

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