Vulnerability Description
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel initializes objects in memory.</p>
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1690PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1690PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16901?
CVE-2020-16901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). <p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an authenticated attacker could run a speciall...
How severe is CVE-2020-16901?
CVE-2020-16901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.