SB2020101330 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Kernel

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16901)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the Windows kernel. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16890)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Windows kernel. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

3) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16938)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the Windows kernel. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16901
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16890
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16938