CVE-2020-0683—Microsoft Windows Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2020-0683
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Installer contains a privilege escalation vulnerability when MSI packages process symbolic links, which allows attackers to bypass access restrictions to add or remove files.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0683
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