CVE-2020-1435: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2020

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

20 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 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1435

Event History

Jul 14, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:54 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:54 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1435?

CVE-2020-1435 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1435?

To fix CVE-2020-1435, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1435?

CVE-2020-1435 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.

How does CVE-2020-1435 exploit the Windows system?

CVE-2020-1435 exploits a flaw in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) that allows improper handling of objects in memory.

Can CVE-2020-1435 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-1435 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system.