CVE-2020-0708

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Imaging Library improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to coerce a victim to open a specially crafted file.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Imaging Library handles memory., aka 'Windows Imaging Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 20.04% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0708	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0708?: CVE-2020-0708 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0708?: To fix CVE-2020-0708, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0708 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-0708 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0708?: CVE-2020-0708 affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation).