CVE-2020-1258 : Security Advisory and Response

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-1258

This CVE affects various Windows and Windows Server versions by Microsoft.

What is CVE-2020-1258?

This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of objects in memory by DirectX, leading to an elevation of privilege.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1258

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges than intended.
This could result in the compromise of affected systems and potentially lead to further attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1258

This section provides in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Elevation of Privilege
Vulnerability Name: DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Systems and Versions

This CVE affects the following products and versions:

Windows 10 Version 1803/1809/1709
Windows Server (versions 1803, 2019)
Windows 10 Version 1909/1903/2004

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises from improper memory object handling in DirectX, allowing a privilege escalation attack.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems against CVE-2020-1258 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly.
Monitor for any unusual activities on systems that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and components to address vulnerabilities.
Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict access and limit potential damage.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest security patches released by Microsoft to mitigate the vulnerability.