ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2020-0986: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Nov 2021 |
| CISA federal deadline | 3 May 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-787 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
Microsoft Windows kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability when handling objects in memory that allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute code in kernel mode.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.