Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Graphics Components
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1167 CVE-2020-16923 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU47579
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1167
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within Microsoft Graphics Components. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1607 10.0.14393.10 - 10
Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10 - 2019 10.0.17763.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1607:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1709:10.0.16299.19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1803:10.0.17134.48:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1809:10.0.17763.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1903:10.0.18362.116:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1909:10.0.18363.476:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_2004:10.0.19041.264:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2016:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2019:10.0.17763.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1167
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU47580
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16923
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within Microsoft Graphics Components. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 10
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2019 2004
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1607:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1709:10.0.16299.19:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1803:10.0.17134.48:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1809:10.0.17763.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1903:10.0.18362.116:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_1909:10.0.18363.476:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10_2004:10.0.19041.264:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16923
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
