Security Advisory
CVE-2020-16908
7.8
HIGH
Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles directories.
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.
The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles directories.
Published Date
October 16, 2020
Official Source
NIST NVD Advisory