CVE-2020-0853 : Security Advisory and Response

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows Imaging Component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Imaging Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-0853

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in various Windows and Windows Server versions.

What is CVE-2020-0853?

This CVE identifies an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Imaging Component due to improper handling of objects in memory.

The Impact of CVE-2020-0853

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information by exploiting the Windows Imaging Component.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-0853

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from Windows Imaging Component's failure to handle objects in memory correctly.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following products and versions are affected by this vulnerability:

Windows 7, 8.1, 10 (multiple versions), and RT 8.1
Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
Windows 10 Version 1909 and 1903 (multiple versions)

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting this vulnerability requires access to the Windows Imaging Component and the ability to manipulate objects in memory.

Mitigation and Prevention

Actions to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-0853.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update systems with the latest security patches
Conduct security awareness training to educate users on potential risks

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of updates from Microsoft to mitigate the vulnerability.