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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0982
CVE-2020-0982:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2020-0982) was identified in the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component. The vulnerability was discovered and assigned on November 4, 2019, and publicly disclosed on April 15, 2020. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10 (all versions), Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 SP1 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper handling of objects in memory by the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component. It 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, and a CVSS v2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain information disclosure from the affected systems. The vulnerability specifically impacts the confidentiality of the system, with no direct impact on integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches through the Microsoft security advisory (MSRC Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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