Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0908

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 Text Service Module improperly handles memory. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted webpage, trick the victim to visit 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.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2020-0908

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0908

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