CVE-2020-17096

Name: CVE-2020-17096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-10T00:15:14.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 18.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-17096 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 18.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

18.65%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	20h2
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903
Microsoft	Windows 10	1909
Microsoft	Windows 10	2004
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	20h2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1909
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	2004
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-17096?

Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2020-17096?

CVE-2020-17096 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17096?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-17096?

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Source: NVD / NIST