Security Features in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-17099
Published: December 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48876
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17099
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security features.
The vulnerability exists due to undisclosed issue in Windows Lock Screen. An attacker with physical access can perform actions that would allow them to execute code from the Windows lock screen in the context of the active user session.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.