CVE-2020-1027: Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Kernel handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.

SOURCES

• CISA KEVCISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.