Microsoft · Windows Application Compatibility Client Library · CVE-2020-16876
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Windows Application Compatibility Client Library (affected versions not specified)
Description:
The issue is related to the improper handling of registry operations by the Windows Application Compatibility Client Library, which could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges. To exploit this, an attacker would first need code execution on a victim system and then run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the library properly handles registry operations.
Recommendations:
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.