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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0686
CVE-2020-0686:
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Overview
An elevation of privilege vulnerability (CVE-2020-0686) exists in the Windows Installer when MSI packages process symbolic links. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 11, 2020, and affects Windows Installer components (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is specifically related to how Windows Installer processes symbolic links in MSI packages. This is distinct from CVE-2020-0683, though they share similar characteristics (NVD).
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