Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0881

 

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0881

Published: March 10, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25926
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0881
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). A local user can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax

How to mitigate CVE-2020-0881

Install updates from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.0.0.19, 9.1.0.6
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.0.0.19, 9.1.0.6
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.0.2.18, 9.1.0.17
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.0.2.18, 9.1.0.17

External References

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