CVE-2020-1053 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-1053, an elevation of privilege vulnerability in DirectX allowing attackers to run arbitrary code. Find out affected systems and mitigation steps.
DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability was published by Microsoft on September 8, 2020.
Understanding CVE-2020-1053
What is CVE-2020-1053?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in DirectX, where objects in memory are mishandled, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
The Impact of CVE-2020-1053
The vulnerability enables attackers to run applications, manipulate data, and create user accounts with full rights, if successfully exploited.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-1053
Vulnerability Description
- DirectX mishandles memory objects, leading to an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Windows 10 Version 2004, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, 1507, 1607
- Windows Server versions 2004, 2019, 2016
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by running a crafted application after logging into the system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the provided update promptly to fix the memory object handling issue in DirectX.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update systems and software to prevent future vulnerabilities.
- Employ security best practices like least privilege access and network segmentation.
Patching and Updates
- Microsoft has released an update that corrects the way DirectX handles memory objects.