Learn about CVE-2020-0784, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in DirectX on Windows systems. Find out how to mitigate this security threat and protect your systems.
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-2020-0888.
Understanding CVE-2020-0784
This CVE-2020-0784 affects multiple versions of Windows and Windows Server.
What is CVE-2020-0784?
CVE-2020-0784 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX.
The Impact of CVE-2020-0784
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to elevate privileges on a system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-0784
This section outlines specific technical details of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating how DirectX handles objects in memory, allowing unauthorized privilege escalation.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-0784 with these security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches released by Microsoft.