CVE-2020-17055: Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020
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Updated

Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17025, CVE-2020-17026, CVE-2020-17027, CVE-2020-17028, CVE-2020-17031, CVE-2020-17032, CVE-2020-17033, CVE-2020-17034, CVE-2020-17043, CVE-2020-17044.

Affected Software

19 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 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
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-2020-17055?

CVE-2020-17055 has a severity rating of Important, indicating it poses a significant risk if exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-17055?

To mitigate CVE-2020-17055, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-17055?

CVE-2020-17055 affects various Windows 10 versions, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server versions like 2016 and 2019.

4

Can CVE-2020-17055 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-17055 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2020-17055?

Exploiting CVE-2020-17055 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, compromising system integrity.

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