CVE-2020-17029: Windows Canonical Display Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
·Updated
Windows Canonical Display Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Affected Software
20 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17029?
CVE-2020-17029 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17029?
CVE-2020-17029 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
3
How do I fix CVE-2020-17029?
To mitigate CVE-2020-17029, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
4
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17029?
CVE-2020-17029 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and Windows Server editions.
5
What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2020-17029?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-17029 could allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information from the affected system.