CVE-2020-17076: Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Wed Nov 11 2020(Updated: )
Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17073, CVE-2020-17074.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17076?
CVE-2020-17076 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17076?
To mitigate CVE-2020-17076, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows and Windows Server versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-17076?
CVE-2020-17076 affects Windows 10 versions 20H2, 1903, 1909 and Windows Server 2016 versions 20H2, 1903, 1909, and 2004.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17076?
CVE-2020-17076 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Update Orchestrator Service.
Can CVE-2020-17076 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-17076 requires local access to the system, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without local user credentials.
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