CVE-2020-16901
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly initializes objects in memory. 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 users system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel initializes objects in memory.
Risk Information
Base Score
4.9
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
1.042
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x86-based Systems (KB4577671) | Windows |
| Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability for Windows Server, version 1903 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) | Windows |
| Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability for Windows Server, version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) | Windows |
| Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) | Windows |
| Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) | Windows |
| Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x86-based Systems (KB4577671) | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-30022 | 2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x86-based Systems (KB4577671) (CVE-2020-16898) |
| PATCH-30023 | 2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows Server, version 1903 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) (CVE-2020-16898) |
| PATCH-30024 | 2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows Server, version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) (CVE-2020-16898) |
| PATCH-30025 | 2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) (CVE-2020-16898) |
| PATCH-30026 | 2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems (KB4577671) (CVE-2020-16898) |
| PATCH-30027 | 2020-10 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1909 for x86-based Systems (KB4577671) (CVE-2020-16898) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234