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Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-1300

First published: Tue Jun 09 2020(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows fails to properly handle cabinet files.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to either open a specially crafted cabinet file or spoof a network printer and trick a user into installing a malicious cabinet file disguised as a printer driver.The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles cabinet files., aka 'Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1300?

    CVE-2020-1300 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1300?

    To fix CVE-2020-1300, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

  • What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1300?

    CVE-2020-1300 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1300?

    CVE-2020-1300 is a remote code execution vulnerability that occurs due to improper handling of cabinet files in Windows.

  • How can attackers exploit CVE-2020-1300?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-1300 by convincing users to open a specially crafted cabinet file or by tricking them into installing malicious software.

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