7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-17139: Windows Overlay Filter Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )

Windows Overlay Filter Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-17139?

    CVE-2020-17139 is a security vulnerability in Windows Overlay Filter that allows for a security feature bypass.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17139?

    CVE-2020-17139 affects all versions of Microsoft Windows 10 (20H2, 1809, 1903, 1909, 2004) and Windows Server 2016 (20H2, 1903, 1909, 2004) and Windows Server 2019.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-17139?

    The severity of CVE-2020-17139 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-17139?

    To fix CVE-2020-17139, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17139?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-17139 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [here](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17139).

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