CVE-2020-0921: Microsoft Graphics Component Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

Microsoft Graphics Component Denial of Service Vulnerability

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1083.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
05:08 PM
Data Sourced
05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0921?

The severity of CVE-2020-0921 is classified as important according to Microsoft's security guidelines.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0921?

To fix CVE-2020-0921, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-0921?

CVE-2020-0921 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0921?

CVE-2020-0921 is an information disclosure vulnerability that arises from the improper handling of objects in memory by the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-0921?

CVE-2020-0921 could allow an attacker to access sensitive information from memory, leading to potential data leaks.

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