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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0964
CVE-2020-0964:
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Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in memory, identified as CVE-2020-0964. This vulnerability, also known as 'GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability', was disclosed and patched by Microsoft in April 2020 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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 requires user interaction for successful exploitation (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on the affected system. The attacker could potentially gain complete control of the affected machine, enabling them to install programs, view or modify data, and create new user accounts with full user rights (Talos).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate security updates provided through Microsoft's security advisory (MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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