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CVE-2020-1020

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 65.04%

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CVE-2020-1020 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library improperly handles a specially-crafted multi-master font - Adobe Type 1 PostScript format.For all systems except Windows 10, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code remotely, aka 'Adobe Font Manager Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0938.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 65.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library improperly handles a specially-crafted multi-master font - Adobe Type 1 PostScript format.For all systems except Windows 10, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code remotely, aka 'Adobe Font Manager Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0938.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
65.04%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 10 1507All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 10 1709All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 10 1803All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 10 1903All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 10 1909All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 1903All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 1909All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions—

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1020?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when the Windows Adobe Type Manager Library improperly handles a specially-crafted multi-master font - Adobe Type 1 PostScript format.For all systems except Windows 10, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code remotely, aka 'Adobe Font Manager Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0938.
How severe is CVE-2020-1020?
CVE-2020-1020 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 65.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1020?
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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Source: NVD / NIST