Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted fonts.For all systems except Windows 10, an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code remotely, aka 'Windows Font Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/25/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/25/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1436PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-877/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/25/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/25/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1436PatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-877/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1436?
CVE-2020-1436 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted fonts.For all systems except Windows 10, an attacker who successfully exploited the vuln...
How severe is CVE-2020-1436?
CVE-2020-1436 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1436?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.