CVE-2020-1083: Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way in which the Windows Graphics Component handles objects in memory.</p>

Other sources

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-2020-0921.

Affected Software

20 affected components
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1083?

CVE-2020-1083 has a severity rating of important as it can lead to information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1083?

To fix CVE-2020-1083, ensure you have the latest security updates installed for your Windows version.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2020-1083?

CVE-2020-1083 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1083?

CVE-2020-1083 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

5

What can be exploited through CVE-2020-1083?

CVE-2020-1083 can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in memory.

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