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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0907
CVE-2020-0907:
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Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2020-0907) was discovered in Microsoft Graphics Components, specifically in how it handles objects in memory. The vulnerability was disclosed in April 2020 as part of Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates (Talos Blog, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Under CVSS v2.0, it scored 9.3 (HIGH) with the vector (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C). The vulnerability can only be triggered when a user opens a specially crafted file (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The attacker could gain the ability to install new programs, manipulate data, and create new user accounts with full user rights (Talos Blog).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft addressed this vulnerability as part of its April 2020 Patch Tuesday security updates. Users are advised to apply the security updates provided through the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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