p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior.</p> <p>A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude unintended elevation.</p>
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| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16902 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16902 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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| Summary | (en) <p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior.</p> <p>A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the input sanitization error to preclude unintended elevation.</p> |
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| References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16902 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Published : 2020-10-16 23:15
Updated : 2026-02-23 18:21
NVD link : CVE-2020-16902
Mitre link : CVE-2020-16902
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-16902
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Improper Privilege Management