CVE-2020-1153: Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on a target system. To exploit the vulnerability, a user would have to open a specially crafted file. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory.

Microsoft

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
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 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 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556846
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556843
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556852
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556853
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556854
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556813
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556826
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556799
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556812
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4556807
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4551853

Event History

May 12, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverity
May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1153?

CVE-2020-1153 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a high risk of remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1153?

To fix CVE-2020-1153, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected systems.

3

What are the affected systems for CVE-2020-1153?

CVE-2020-1153 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2020-1153 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-1153 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1153?

CVE-2020-1153 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability within Microsoft Graphics Components.

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