#VU26322 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server


Published: 2021-05-18 | Updated: 2021-10-18

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26322

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1020

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: 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 Windows Adobe Type Manager Library when parsing a specially-crafted multi-master font - Adobe Type 1 PostScript format. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document, 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.

Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 1909, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1909


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV200006
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1020


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


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