CVE-2020-16922 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2020-16922 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 16/10/2020 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2020
Source: microsoft | Vendor: Microsoft | Product: Windows 10 Version 1803
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2020-16922 Description

A spoofing vulnerability exists when Windows incorrectly validates file signatures. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could bypass security features and load improperly signed files.

In an attack scenario, an attacker could bypass security features intended to prevent improperly signed files from being loaded.

The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows validates file signatures.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: 5.3 MEDIUM
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: Spoofing
Source: Microsoft

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).