CVE-2020-1436: Microsoft Windows PFB Font File Out-Of-Bounds Write Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2020
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted fonts.For all systems except Windows 10, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code remotely, aka 'Windows Font Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of fonts. Crafted data in a font can trigger a write past the end of a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel.

Affected Software

21 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
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Apr 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:16 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1436?

CVE-2020-1436 has a critical severity rating, allowing for remote code execution due to improper handling of specially crafted fonts in the Windows font library.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1436?

To fix CVE-2020-1436, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for all affected versions of Windows.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1436?

CVE-2020-1436 affects several Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server versions.

4

Can CVE-2020-1436 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-1436 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious files.

5

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-1436?

CVE-2020-1436 can be exploited through attacks that involve specially crafted font files, typically delivered via email or web links.

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