CVE-2020-17068: Windows GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
·Updated
Windows GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
21 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=sp2
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-2020-17068?
CVE-2020-17068 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17068?
To mitigate CVE-2020-17068, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-17068?
CVE-2020-17068 affects multiple versions including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server releases.
4
What are the risks associated with CVE-2020-17068?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-17068 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-17068?
While applying updates is the best solution, disabling the affected GDI+ components can serve as a temporary workaround until patches are applied.