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CVE-2020-1160

First published: Tue Jun 09 2020(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1160

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1160?

    CVE-2020-1160 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it poses a moderate risk to affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1160?

    To remediate CVE-2020-1160, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the impacted Windows versions.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-1160?

    CVE-2020-1160 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server releases.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1160?

    CVE-2020-1160 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

  • Can CVE-2020-1160 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-1160 can potentially be exploited remotely if the attacker can trick a user into executing a malicious file.

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