CVE-2020-17099: Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
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-2020-17099?
CVE-2020-17099 is rated as important in terms of severity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17099?
To address CVE-2020-17099, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-17099?
CVE-2020-17099 affects Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17099?
CVE-2020-17099 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
5
Is CVE-2020-17099 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2020-17099 is not known to be exploitable remotely and requires local access to the affected system.