CVE-2020-1510: Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2020
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information, aka 'Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how win32k handles objects in memory.

NVD

Affected Software

8 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

Event History

Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1510?

CVE-2020-1510 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1510?

To fix CVE-2020-1510, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows 10.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2020-1510?

CVE-2020-1510 affects various versions of Windows 10, including versions 1607, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, and 2004.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1510?

CVE-2020-1510 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2020-1510?

Users running the specified versions of Windows 10 are affected by CVE-2020-1510.

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