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CVE-2020-0683 Detail

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when MSI packages process symbolic links, aka 'Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0686.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0683 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0683 Patch  Vendor Advisory 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Microsoft Windows Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability 11/03/2021 05/03/2022 Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
NVD-CWE-noinfo Insufficient Information cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') CISA-ADP  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-0683
NVD Published Date:
02/11/2020
NVD Last Modified:
04/10/2025
Source:
Microsoft Corporation