CVE-2020-1076: Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability
A denial of service vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
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A denial of service vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause a target system to stop responding. 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. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles objects in memory.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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Patch KB4556853 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556852 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556799 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556813 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556846 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556826 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556812 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4551853 - Upgrade
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Patch KB4556807
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1076?
CVE-2020-1076 has been assigned a severity rating of Important by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1076?
To fix CVE-2020-1076, apply the security updates released by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-1076?
CVE-2020-1076 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several versions of Windows Server.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-1076?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-1076 can lead to a denial of service condition, causing system instability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1076?
Microsoft has not provided a specific workaround for CVE-2020-1076; the best action is to install the updates.