CVE-2020-0799
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0799 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle parsing of certain symbolic links, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle parsing of certain symbolic links, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0799Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0799Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0799?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle parsing of certain symbolic links, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0799?
CVE-2020-0799 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0799?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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