CVE-2020-17057: Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
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Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
13 affected components
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
Remediation
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-2020-17057?
CVE-2020-17057 has a severity rating of 'Important' due to its potential to allow elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17057?
To fix CVE-2020-17057, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17057?
CVE-2020-17057 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17057?
CVE-2020-17057 is classified as an 'Elevation of Privilege' vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2020-17057 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-17057 requires local access to the system, so it cannot be exploited remotely.