What is the severity of CVE-2020-1042?

CVE-2020-1042 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1042?

To address CVE-2020-1042, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

What software is affected by CVE-2020-1042?

CVE-2020-1042 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016.

What is the impact of CVE-2020-1042?

The impact of CVE-2020-1042 includes the ability for an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1042?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for mitigating CVE-2020-1042 aside from applying the necessary updates.

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CVE-2020-1042

critical

CWE

14/7/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-1042: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 14 2020(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka 'Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1032, CVE-2020-1036, CVE-2020-1040, CVE-2020-1041, CVE-2020-1043.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1042

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1042?
CVE-2020-1042 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1042?
To address CVE-2020-1042, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-1042?
CVE-2020-1042 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-1042?
The impact of CVE-2020-1042 includes the ability for an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1042?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for mitigating CVE-2020-1042 aside from applying the necessary updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1042?
CVE-2020-1042 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1042?
To address CVE-2020-1042, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-1042?
CVE-2020-1042 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-1042?
The impact of CVE-2020-1042 includes the ability for an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1042?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for mitigating CVE-2020-1042 aside from applying the necessary updates.