CVE-2020-16963 : Security Advisory and Response

Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published on December 8, 2020, by Microsoft.

Understanding CVE-2020-16963

This CVE involves an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Backup Engine.

What is CVE-2020-16963?

The CVE-2020-16963 vulnerability is classified as an elevation of privilege issue.

The Impact of CVE-2020-16963

The vulnerability has a base severity of HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-16963

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2020-16963 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 10 Version 1803, 1809, 1909, 2004, 20H2
Windows Server 2019, 2016
Windows 7, Server 2008 R2
Windows 10 Versions 1507, 1607, 1903

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to escalate their privileges on the compromised systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-16963 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to limit user access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and operating systems.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report potential security threats.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.