Learn about CVE-2020-0732, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows and Windows Server. Find out affected systems, the impact, and mitigation steps.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0709.
Understanding CVE-2020-0732
What is CVE-2020-0732?
This CVE refers to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows and Windows Server.
The Impact of CVE-2020-0732
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to elevate privileges on the affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-0732
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
The following products and versions are affected:
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
It is crucial to promptly install security patches and updates provided by Microsoft to eliminate the vulnerability.