CVE-2020-1091: Windows Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise a user’s system.</p> <p>There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document or by convincing a user to visit an untrusted webpage.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows GDI component handles objects in memory.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| 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-2020-1091?
CVE-2020-1091 is rated as important, indicating that it requires attention but is not considered critical.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1091?
You can fix CVE-2020-1091 by applying the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1091?
CVE-2020-1091 affects multiple versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several versions of Windows Server.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2020-1091 enable?
CVE-2020-1091 can enable an attacker to obtain sensitive information from the machine, which could be used for further system compromise.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-1091?
It is recommended to install the latest security updates as the primary way to mitigate CVE-2020-1091, as there are no effective workarounds.
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