CVE-2020-0875: Microsoft splwow64 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists in how splwow64.exe handles certain calls. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system (low-integrity to medium-integrity).</p> <p>This vulnerability by itself does not allow arbitrary code execution; however, it could allow arbitrary code to be run if the attacker uses it in combination with another vulnerability (such as a remote code execution vulnerability or another elevation of privilege vulnerability) that is capable of leveraging the elevated privileges when code execution is attempted.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring splwow64.exe properly handles these calls.</p>
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An information disclosure vulnerability exists in how splwow64.exe handles certain calls, aka 'Microsoft splwow64 Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-0875?
CVE-2020-0875 is rated as a low to medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0875?
To fix CVE-2020-0875, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0875?
CVE-2020-0875 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0875?
CVE-2020-0875 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to the handling of certain calls by splwow64.exe.
Can CVE-2020-0875 lead to further system compromise?
Yes, an attacker exploiting CVE-2020-0875 could potentially obtain information that might help them further compromise the user's system.