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CVE-2020-0986

Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Recommended action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 3 May 2022.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.