SB2020021153 - Code execution in Microsoft Windows Imaging Library

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SB2020021153 - Code execution in Microsoft Windows Imaging Library

Published: February 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020021153
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0708)

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when the Windows Imaging Library improperly handles memory. A local attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References