CVE-2020-1281: Integer Overflow
Published Jun 9, 2020
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows OLE fails to properly validate user input, aka 'Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
22 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 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 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1281?
CVE-2020-1281 has a critical severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-1281?
To fix CVE-2020-1281, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1281?
CVE-2020-1281 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server versions.
4
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2020-1281?
CVE-2020-1281 could be exploited through malicious OLE objects that allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
5
Is it safe to use systems affected by CVE-2020-1281 without a patch?
Using affected systems without applying the patch for CVE-2020-1281 poses significant security risks due to potential exploitation.