CVE-2020-0986
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
15.9%
p97
KEV
YES
Nov 3, 2021
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
15.9%EPSS · 30 days15.9%
2026-06-302026-07-16
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Remediate by
May 3, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0986
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