Risk | Medium |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1355 |
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 |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU29843
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1355
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when the Windows Font Driver Host improperly handles memory. A remote authenticated attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1903 10.0.18362.116 - 10 2004 10.0.19041.264
Windows Server: 2019 1903 - 2019 2004
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1355
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
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.