CVE-2020-3687

Name: CVE-2020-3687
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-21T10:15:15.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3687 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Local privilege escalation in admin services in Windows environment can occur due to an arbitrary read issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Local privilege escalation in admin services in Windows environment can occur due to an arbitrary read issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Qualcomm	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3687?

Local privilege escalation in admin services in Windows environment can occur due to an arbitrary read issue.

How severe is CVE-2020-3687?

CVE-2020-3687 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3687?

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-2020-3687?

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Source: NVD / NIST