Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Setup in the way it handles permissions. A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges. After successfully exploiting the vulnerability, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Windows Setup properly handles permissions.
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004
N/Aaffected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803
N/Aaffected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
N/Aaffected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909
N/Aaffected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
N/Aaffected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
N/Aaffected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
N/Aaffected