CVE-2020-1038: Windows Routing Utilities Denial of Service
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
<p>A denial of service vulnerability exists when Windows Routing Utilities improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause a target system to stop responding.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to cause a target system to stop responding.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles objects in memory.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1038?
CVE-2020-1038 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service on the affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1038?
To fix CVE-2020-1038, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-1038?
CVE-2020-1038 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server versions.
What is the impact of successfully exploiting CVE-2020-1038?
Exploiting CVE-2020-1038 can cause the affected system to stop responding, leading to a denial of service.
Can I detect CVE-2020-1038 on my system?
Yes, vulnerability scanning tools can be used to detect CVE-2020-1038 by identifying the specific versions of Windows and their installed updates.
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