CVE-2020-17070: Windows Update Medic Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
·Updated
Windows Update Medic Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
11 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
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-2020-17070?
CVE-2020-17070 has a severity rating of Important.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17070?
To fix CVE-2020-17070, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17070?
CVE-2020-17070 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, specifically versions 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004, and 20H2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17070?
CVE-2020-17070 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2020-17070 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-17070 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.