SB2020090832 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft COM for Windows

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0922)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within Microsoft COM for Windows. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious webpage, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1507)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft COM for Windows. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

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

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0922
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1507