CVE advisoryKnown Exploit
CVE-2020-17087
Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Halo Surface Signal: 1 out of 5 — much less likely to be public-facing.
A vulnerability in the Windows kernel allows an attacker with local access to gain elevated privileges. This could enable unauthorized access to sensitive data and disrupt business operations. The risk to the organization involves potential data compromise and system control.