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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-1005
CVE-2020-1005:
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Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component when it improperly handles objects in memory, identified as CVE-2020-1005. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2020-0982 and CVE-2020-0987, and affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems (NVD CVE, MITRE CVE).
Technical details
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 requires local access and low privileges to exploit (NVD CVE).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability can lead to information disclosure from the Windows Graphics Component. The impact is limited to information disclosure with no impact on system integrity or availability (NVD CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update (MSRC Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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