Vulnerability · Published Aug 17, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-1561Microsoft Graphics Components Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 4.3% (higher than 91% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)4.3%top 8.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on a target system. To exploit the vulnerability, a user would have to open a specially crafted file. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Graphics Components handle objects in memory.