What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-17103?

CVE-2020-17103 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-17103?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-17103. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-17103?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-17103. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Microsoft CVE-2020-17103

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2020-12-10 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Privilege Escalation

7.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.0 HIGH

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 10, 2020 - 00:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

AnalysisAI

Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0). Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.