CVE-2020-0744

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in memory, allowing an attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system, aka 'Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.06% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server
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)
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)
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0744 patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-552/ vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-578/ vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0744?
CVE-2020-0744 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0744?
To fix CVE-2020-0744, 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-2020-0744 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-0744 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0744?
CVE-2020-0744 affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, 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), 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).
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