CVE-2020-0883
published 2020-03-12CVE-2020-0883: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remote Code…
PriorityP258high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
21.98%
97.4th percentile
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0881.
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Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- →Exploit vector 1: attacker hosts a specially crafted website to trigger GDI+ memory object mishandling — monitor for drive-by web-based delivery leading to GDI+ processing ↗
- →Exploit vector 2: attacker delivers a specially crafted document file to trigger GDI+ RCE — monitor for suspicious document opens that invoke GDI+ object handling ↗
- →Successful exploitation allows full system takeover including program installation, data manipulation, and new account creation — alert on unexpected child processes or new privileged accounts spawned from GDI-related components ↗
- ·As of advisory publication, this vulnerability has NOT been publicly disclosed or observed exploited in the wild — prioritize patching over active threat hunting ↗
- ·CVE-2020-0883 is distinct from CVE-2020-0881, which is a separate GDI+ RCE — ensure detection rules and patch tracking differentiate between the two ↗
- ·Impact is reduced for lower-privileged user accounts — user account privilege level is a key risk factor when triaging exploitation attempts ↗
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.09.3CRITICALAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
vendor_msrc6.7MEDIUM
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Microsoft
GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2020-03-10·CVSS 6.7
CVE-2020-0883 [HIGH] GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability:
In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability and then convince users to view the w
GHSA
GHSA-xf4v-vghx-5mf9: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remo
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-24·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2020-0881 [HIGH] CWE-119 GHSA-xf4v-vghx-5mf9: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remo
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0883.
GHSA
GHSA-grrr-mj2c-9265: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remo
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-24·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2020-0883 [HIGH] CWE-119 GHSA-grrr-mj2c-9265: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remo
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0881.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
March 2020 Patch Tuesday – 115 Vulns, 26 Critical, Microsoft Word and Workstation Patches | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2020-03-10·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] March 2020 Patch Tuesday – 115 Vulns, 26 Critical, Microsoft Word and Workstation Patches | Qualys
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses 115 vulnerabilities with 26 of them labeled as Critical. Of the 26 Critical vulns, 17 are for browser and scripting engines, 4 are for Media Foundation, 2 are for GDI+ and the remaining 3 are for LNK files, Microsoft Word and Dynamics Business. Microsoft also issued a patch for an RCE in Microsoft Word. Adobe has not posted any patches for Patch Tuesday.
On the basis of volume and severity this Patch Tuesday is heavy in weight.
See details of the new detections, including description, consequence and solution.
### Workstation Patches
The Scripting Engine, LNK files (CVE-2020-0684), GDI+(CVE-2020-0831, CVE-2020-0883) and Media Foundation (CVE-2020-0801, CVE-2020-0809, CVE-2020-0807, CVE-2020-0869) patches should be prioritized for workstati
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday — March 2020: Vulnerability disclosures and Snort coverage
blogs_talos·2020-03-10·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2020-0796 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday — March 2020: Vulnerability disclosures and Snort coverage
By Jon Munshaw and Vitor Ventura.
Update (March 12, 2020): Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for CVE-2020-0796, a code execution vulnerability SMB client and server for Windows. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code. Snort rules 53425 - 53428 protect against exploitation of CVE-2020-0796.
Microsoft released its monthly security update today, disclosing vulnerabilities across many of its products and releasing corresponding updates. This month's Patch Tuesday covers 117 vulnerabilities, 25 of which are considered critical. There is also one moderate vulnerability and 91 that are considered important.
This month's patches include updates to Microsoft Media Foundation, the GDI+ API and Windows Defender, among others.
Talos released a new
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday — March 2020: Vulnerability disclosures and Snort coverage
blogs_talos·2020-03-10·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2020-0796 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday — March 2020: Vulnerability disclosures and Snort coverage
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday — March 2020: Vulnerability disclosures and Snort coverage
By Jon Munshaw and Vitor Ventura.
Update (March 12, 2020): Microsoft released an out-of-band patch for CVE-2020-0796, a code execution vulnerability SMB client and server for Windows. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code. Snort rules 53425 - 53428 protect against exploitation of CVE-2020-0796.
Microsoft released its monthly security update today, disclosing vulnerabilities across many of its products and releasing corresponding updates. This month's Patch Tuesday covers 117 vulnerabilities, 25 of which are considered critical. There is also one moderate vulnerability and 91 that are considered important.
This month's patches include updates to Microsoft M
Tenable
Microsoft’s March 2020 Patch Tuesday Addresses 115 CVEs, Including 58 Elevation of Privilege Flaws
blogs_tenable·2020-03-10
Microsoft’s March 2020 Patch Tuesday Addresses 115 CVEs, Including 58 Elevation of Privilege Flaws
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Qualys
March 2020 Patch Tuesday – 115 Vulns, 26 Critical, Microsoft Word and Workstation Patches
blogs_qualys·2020-03-10·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] March 2020 Patch Tuesday – 115 Vulns, 26 Critical, Microsoft Word and Workstation Patches
This month’s Microsoft Patch Tuesday addresses 115 vulnerabilities with 26 of them labeled as Critical. Of the 26 Critical vulns, 17 are for browser and scripting engines, 4 are for Media Foundation, 2 are for GDI+ and the remaining 3 are for LNK files, Microsoft Word and Dynamics Business. Microsoft also issued a patch for an RCE in Microsoft Word. Adobe has not posted any patches for Patch Tuesday.
On the basis of volume and severity this Patch Tuesday is heavy in weight.
See details of the new detections , including description, consequence and solution.
## Workstation Patches
The Scripting Engine, LNK files ( CVE-2020-0684 ), GDI+( CVE-2020-0831, CVE-2020-0883 ) and Media Foundation (CVE-2020-0801, CVE-2020-0809, CVE-2020-0807, CVE-2020-0869) patches should be prioritized for works
2020-03-12
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