Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Win32k
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0788 CVE-2020-0887 CVE-2020-0877 CVE-2020-0876 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU25908
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0788
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Win32k component. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1607:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1709:10.0.16299.19:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1803:10.0.17134.48:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1809:10.0.17763.1:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1903:10.0.18362.116:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1909:10.0.18363.476:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0788
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU25906
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0887
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Win32k component. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0887
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
3) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU25904
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0877
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Win32k component. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0877
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU25901
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0876
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the win32k component. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1903 10.0.18362.116 - 10 1909 10.0.18363.476
Windows Server: 2019 1903 - 2019 1909
CPE2.3http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0876
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
