CVE-2020-17092: Windows Network Connections Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Windows Network Connections Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
54 affected componentsFixes available
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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 Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17092?
CVE-2020-17092 has a severity rating of important as it allows for privilege escalation in Windows environments.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17092?
To fix CVE-2020-17092, ensure that your Windows systems are updated with the latest security patches released by Microsoft.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17092?
CVE-2020-17092 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and several editions of Windows Server.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17092?
CVE-2020-17092 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Windows Network Connections service.
5
Can CVE-2020-17092 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-17092 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the affected system.