Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Graphics Components

Published: 2020-10-13

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE ID	CVE-2020-1167 CVE-2020-16923
CWE ID	CWE-119
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Microsoft

Security Advisory

1) Buffer overflow

Risk: High

CVSSv3: 7.7 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1167

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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 Microsoft Graphics Components. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, 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: 10, 10 1607, 10 1709, 10 1803, 10 1809, 10 1903, 10 1909, 10 2004

Windows Server: 2016, 2019

CPE

External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1167

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Buffer overflow