Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Font Driver Host improperly handles memory.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim system.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows Font Driver Host handles memory., aka 'Windows Font Driver Host Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1355PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-875/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1355PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-875/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1355?
CVE-2020-1355 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Font Driver Host improperly handles memory.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim syste...
How severe is CVE-2020-1355?
CVE-2020-1355 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1355?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.