#VU26867 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0965
Published: April 14, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26867
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0965
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted image 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.