CVE-2020-0998

Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context. In a local attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application to take control over the affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way in which the Microsoft Graphics Component handles objects in memory and preventing unintended elevation from user mode.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.73% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909

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

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709

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 2004

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 2004

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0998	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0998?: CVE-2020-0998 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0998?: To fix CVE-2020-0998, 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-2020-0998 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-0998 is being actively exploited. 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-2020-0998?: CVE-2020-0998 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709, 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 2004, Microsoft Windows Server version 2004, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation).