CVE-2020-0986 — Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added November 3, 2021 Remediate by May 3, 2022

Description

Microsoft Windows kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability when handling objects in memory that allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute code in kernel mode.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0986

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