What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1042?

CVE-2020-1042 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 5.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-1042?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-1042. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows Server 2008 CVE-2020-1042

CRITICAL

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2020-07-14 secure@microsoft.com

RCE Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016

9.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.0 CRITICAL

AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 14, 2020 - 23:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.0

DescriptionNVD

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka 'Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1032, CVE-2020-1036, CVE-2020-1040, CVE-2020-1041, CVE-2020-1043.

AnalysisAI

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka 'Hyper-V RemoteFX. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.0), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka 'Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1032, CVE-2020-1036, CVE-2020-1040, CVE-2020-1041, CVE-2020-1043. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.