Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1285

 

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1285

Published: September 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU46467
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1285
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) improperly handles objects in the memory. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious 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-2020-1285

Install updates from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.12, 9.2.0.1
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.12, 9.2.0.1
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.24, 9.2.0.6
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.24, 9.2.0.6

External References

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