CVE-2020-0853
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 6.42%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0853 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows Imaging Component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Imaging Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 6.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows Imaging Component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Imaging Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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-2020-0853Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0853Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0853?
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows Imaging Component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Imaging Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0853?
CVE-2020-0853 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0853?
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.
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