CVE-2020-17103: Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2020
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Updated

To comprehensively address the vulnerability identified by CVE-2020-17103 and recently publicly referred to as "Mini-Plasma" Microsoft recommends installing the June 2026 updates for your Windows operating systems.

Other sources

Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

NVD

Affected Software

46 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
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=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2025

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·04:00 PM
Description
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 19, 2026
News Published
via Dark Reading·09:06 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·09:29 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17103?

CVE-2020-17103 has been assigned a severity rating of important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-17103?

To mitigate CVE-2020-17103, ensure your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What impact does CVE-2020-17103 have on Windows systems?

CVE-2020-17103 can allow an attacker to elevate privileges, potentially allowing them to run arbitrary code with elevated permissions.

4

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17103?

CVE-2020-17103 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17103 classified as?

CVE-2020-17103 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver.

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