CVE-2020-0883: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2020

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0881.

Affected Software

20 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

Microsoft Windows 10=1903

Microsoft Windows 10=1909

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0883

Event History

Mar 12, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:48 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:48 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0883?

CVE-2020-0883 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0883?

To fix CVE-2020-0883, ensure that all applicable Microsoft software is updated to the latest version.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2020-0883?

CVE-2020-0883 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server versions.

What impact does CVE-2020-0883 have on systems?

If exploited, CVE-2020-0883 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2020-0883?

Check if your system is running an affected version of Microsoft Windows and verify if the latest security updates have been applied.