CVE-2020-1258 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	-

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1258PatchVendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1258PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1258?

CVE-2020-1258 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2020-1258?

CVE-2020-1258 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1258?

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.