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CVE-2020-1005

First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )

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-2020-0982, CVE-2020-0987.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1005

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1005?

    CVE-2020-1005 has a severity rating of Important according to Microsoft's security assessment.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1005?

    To fix CVE-2020-1005, you should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1005?

    CVE-2020-1005 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

  • What does CVE-2020-1005 disclose?

    CVE-2020-1005 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component that allows unauthorized access to memory content.

  • Is CVE-2020-1005 actively exploited?

    There is no public information indicating that CVE-2020-1005 is actively exploited in the wild, but applying patches is essential for system security.

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