CVE-2020-17087
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 5.39%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17087 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 5.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1803 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1903 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1909 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 2004 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 20h2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 2004 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17087Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17087Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-17087US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17087?
Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2020-17087?
CVE-2020-17087 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17087?
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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