Vulnerability · Published Dec 9, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-16964Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 67% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 33.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
References
- Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16964 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred