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CVE-2020-0787: Microsoft Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

highCVSS 3.1 7.8Exploited

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) improperly handles symbolic links, aka 'Windows Background Intelligent Transfer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Published Mar 12, 2020 · Updated Aug 12, 2026

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From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

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