CVE-2020-17098 : Security Advisory and Response

Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability was published on December 8, 2020, by Microsoft. The vulnerability affects various Windows versions.

Understanding CVE-2020-17098

This CVE involves an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Windows GDI+.

What is CVE-2020-17098?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17098

Severity: Medium
CVSS Base Score: 5.5
CVSS Vector String: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17098

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Windows GDI+ Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows 10 Version 20H2, Windows Server version 20H2, Windows 10 Version 1803, Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Windows 10 Version 1909, Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation), Windows 10 Version 1903, Windows 10 Version 2004, and more.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited to access sensitive data on affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-17098 is crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the network.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update systems with the latest security patches.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from Microsoft and apply them promptly.