Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-17099: Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )

Windows Lock Screen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-17099?

    CVE-2020-17099 is rated as important in terms of severity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-17099?

    To address CVE-2020-17099, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-17099?

    CVE-2020-17099 affects Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17099?

    CVE-2020-17099 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2020-17099 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2020-17099 is not known to be exploitable remotely and requires local access to the affected system.

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