CVE-2020-17087: Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
·Updated
Microsoft Windows kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
Other sources
Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— NVD
Affected Software
44 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 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
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
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 2004
Microsoft Windows 10 2004
Microsoft Windows 10 2004
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Remediation
Event History
Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17087?
CVE-2020-17087 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17087?
To remediate CVE-2020-17087, ensure your Windows operating system is updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17087?
CVE-2020-17087 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, and various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17087 considered?
CVE-2020-17087 is considered a local elevation of privilege vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2020-17087 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-17087 requires local access for exploitation, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.