CVE-2020-0690 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	-

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0690PatchVendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0690PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0690?

CVE-2020-0690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2020-0690?

CVE-2020-0690 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0690?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.