CVE-2020-0744

Name: CVE-2020-0744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-11T22:15:20.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0744 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in memory, allowing an attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system, aka 'Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in memory, allowing an attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system, aka 'Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.85%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
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 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1909	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions	—

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0744Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-552/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-578/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0744Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-552/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-578/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0744?

How severe is CVE-2020-0744?

CVE-2020-0744 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0744?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-0744?

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Source: NVD / NIST