CVE-2020-0715 : What You Need to Know

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0745, CVE-2020-0792.

Understanding CVE-2020-0715

This CVE describes a security flaw that allows attackers to elevate privileges on affected systems.

What is CVE-2020-0715?

Type: Elevation of Privilege
Vendor: Microsoft
Published Date: 2020-02-11

The Impact of CVE-2020-0715

The vulnerability can be exploited to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.
Attackers can potentially take control of the compromised systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-0715

This section provides detailed technical information on the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019
Various versions for 32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM64-based systems

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating objects in memory to gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems from CVE-2020-0715.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply recommended patches from Microsoft.
Monitor for any suspicious activities on the network.
Implement the principle of least privilege for user accounts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update systems with the latest security patches.
Conduct security awareness training for employees to recognize potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates released by Microsoft and apply them promptly.