Remote code execution in Microsoft DirectWrite



Published: 2020-07-14
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-1409
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Microsoft Office for Mac
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU29783

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1409

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within DirectWrite. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted webpage or document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10 2004

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004

Microsoft Office: 2019 - 2019 for Mac

Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1409

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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