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CVE-2020-0998

HIGH 7.8

Our Analysis: General Purpose

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Published Date September 11, 2020
Last Modified November 21, 2024
CVSS Vector Not Available

Description

<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.</p>
<p>In a local attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application to take control over the affected system.</p>
<p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way in which the Microsoft Graphics Component handles objects in memory and preventing unintended elevation from user mode.</p>

Potentially Affected Vendors