HIGH CISA KEV
CVE-2020-17087
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
17.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-11-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-17087?
Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Is CVE-2020-17087 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-17087 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-17087?
CVE-2020-17087 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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