CVE-2020-17098: Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Affected Software
65 affected componentsFixes available
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
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17098?
CVE-2020-17098 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17098?
To fix CVE-2020-17098, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-17098?
CVE-2020-17098 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server releases.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17098?
CVE-2020-17098 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability in Windows GDI+.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-17098?
The potential impact of CVE-2020-17098 includes unauthorized access to sensitive information through information disclosure.