Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectX



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0888
CVE-2020-0784
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
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 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU26847

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0888

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the DirectX. A local user can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1709 10.0.16299.19 - 10 1909 10.0.18363.476

Windows Server: 2019 10.0.17763.1 - 2019 1909

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0888


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: #VU26848

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0784

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the DirectX. A local user can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 1909 10.0.18363.476

Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10 - 2019 1909

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0784


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.



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