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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0708
CVE-2020-0708:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2020-0708 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Imaging Library that was disclosed on February 11, 2020. The vulnerability exists when the Windows Imaging Library improperly handles memory operations. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability stems from improper memory handling within the Windows Imaging Library component (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system with the same privileges as the current user. The attacker could then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released a security update that addresses this vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Imaging Library handles memory. Users are advised to apply the security patches available through Windows Update (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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