CVE-2020-0879: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in memory, allowing an attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system. This vulnerability was assigned CVE-2020-0879 and was disclosed on March 12, 2020. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. This CVE is unique from related vulnerabilities CVE-2020-0774, CVE-2020-0874, CVE-2020-0880, and CVE-2020-0882 (NVD).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a Base Score of 2.1 (LOW) with the vector string (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N). The vulnerability specifically relates to how GDI handles objects in memory, which can lead to unauthorized information disclosure (NVD).

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the targeted system. The impact is limited to information disclosure, with no direct impact on system integrity or availability (NVD).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate security updates through Windows Update or Microsoft Update Catalog (MSRC).