CVE-2020-1119: Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when StartTileData.dll 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 StartTileData.dll handles objects in memory.</p>

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when StartTileData.dll improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1119?

CVE-2020-1119 is an information disclosure vulnerability in StartTileData.dll in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016.

2

How does CVE-2020-1119 affect Microsoft Windows?

CVE-2020-1119 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1903, 1909, and 2004, as well as Windows Server 2016 versions 1903, 1909, and 2004.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1119?

The severity of CVE-2020-1119 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-1119?

To fix CVE-2020-1119, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1119?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-1119 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1119](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1119)

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