Vulnerability Description
<p>A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows fails to handle file creation permissions, which could allow an attacker to create files in a protected Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) location.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application to bypass Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) variable security in Windows.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting security feature behavior to enforce permissions.</p>
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1691PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1691PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16910?
CVE-2020-16910 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). <p>A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows fails to handle file creation permissions, which could allow an attacker to create files in a protected Unified Extensible Firm...
How severe is CVE-2020-16910?
CVE-2020-16910 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16910?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.