Information disclosure in Microsoft DirectWrite



Published: 2020-08-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-1577
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
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 low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU45597

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1577

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within DirectWrite. A local user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted document, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10 2004

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1577


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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