CVE-2020-0690
First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0690?
CVE-2020-0690 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0690?
To fix CVE-2020-0690, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What impact does CVE-2020-0690 have on my system?
CVE-2020-0690 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-0690?
CVE-2020-0690 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server from 2016 to 2019.
Is CVE-2020-0690 being exploited in the wild?
As of the latest updates, CVE-2020-0690 has not been reported as actively exploited in the wild.
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