CVE-2020-17096: Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution 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 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
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 CVE-2020-17096?
CVE-2020-17096 is a Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
2
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17096?
Windows 10 (all versions), Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019 are affected by CVE-2020-17096.
3
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-17096?
CVE-2020-17096 has a severity level of critical (8.8).
4
How can I fix CVE-2020-17096?
To fix CVE-2020-17096, apply the security update provided by Microsoft.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17096?
More information about CVE-2020-17096 can be found at the following reference: [CVE-2020-17096](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17096)