Code Injection in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-17068
Published: November 10, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48322
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 8.7 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17068
CWE-ID: CWE-94
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 improper input validation in Windows GDI+. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request 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
Windows Server
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax
How to mitigate CVE-2020-17068
Install updates from vendor's website.
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.17, 9.2.2.0
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.17, 9.2.2.0
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.17, 9.2.2.0
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.28, 9.2.2.2