CVE-2020-17136: Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17103, CVE-2020-17134.
Affected Software
46 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
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 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
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 the severity of CVE-2020-17136?
CVE-2020-17136 has a CVSS score that indicates a medium severity rating due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17136?
To fix CVE-2020-17136, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-17136?
CVE-2020-17136 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 including 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, and 20H2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17136?
CVE-2020-17136 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, allowing an attacker to gain elevated access.
5
Can CVE-2020-17136 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-17136 typically requires local access to the system for exploitation, making remote attacks less feasible.