CVE-2020-0986
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft · Windows
Vulnerability details
Microsoft Windows kernel contains an unspecified vulnerability when handling objects in memory that allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute code in kernel mode.
Added to CISA KEV: 2021-11-03
Ransomware campaign use: Unknown
CISA due date: 2022-05-03
Defensive guidance from CISA
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.
Source catalog date: 2026-11-06T19:44:45.1797Z · Last retrieved: 2026-11-06 21:02:26 UTC