CVE-2020-16908 Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
A local attacker can exploit improper directory handling in Windows Setup to execute arbitrary code with elevated system privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-16908?
CVE-2020-16908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 16 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles directories.</p> <p>A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles directories.</p>
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16908?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16908?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16908 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-16908 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16908 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-x4gf-jp8w-7474.