CVE-2020-0683
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when MSI packages process symbolic links, aka 'Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0686.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedFeb 11, 2020
First seenFeb 11, 2020
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: May 3, 2022Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_1507 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1607 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1709 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1803 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1809 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1903 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_10_1909 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_7 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_rt_8.1 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_1803 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_1903 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_1909 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2008 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2012 | No range specified, r2 | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2016 | No range specified | — |
| microsoft windows_server_2019 | No range specified | — |
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