CVE-2020-17087
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
5.4%
p93
KEV
YES
Nov 3, 2021
Exploit Today
78
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
5.4%EPSS · 30 days5.4%
2026-09-172026-10-15
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 that allows for privilege escalation.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17087
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