What is the severity of CVE-2020-1043?

CVE-2020-1043 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1043?

To mitigate CVE-2020-1043, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Windows Server versions.

Who is affected by CVE-2020-1043?

CVE-2020-1043 affects users running Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU on Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016.

Can CVE-2020-1043 allow attackers to gain access?

Yes, CVE-2020-1043 allows attackers with network access to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable guest operating system.

Is CVE-2020-1043 related to other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2020-1043 is unique but similar to other CVEs, such as CVE-2020-1032 and CVE-2020-1036, which also involve Hyper-V vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2020-1043

critical

CWE

14/7/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-1043: 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-2020-1042.

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-2020-1043

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1043?
CVE-2020-1043 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1043?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1043, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Windows Server versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-1043?
CVE-2020-1043 affects users running Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU on Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, and 2016.
Can CVE-2020-1043 allow attackers to gain access?
Yes, CVE-2020-1043 allows attackers with network access to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable guest operating system.
Is CVE-2020-1043 related to other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2020-1043 is unique but similar to other CVEs, such as CVE-2020-1032 and CVE-2020-1036, which also involve Hyper-V vulnerabilities.

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