CVE-2020-0998

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Windows Graphics Component (affected versions not specified)

Description: The issue is related to the improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows Graphics Component, allowing an attacker to potentially run processes in an elevated context. In a local attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this by running a specially crafted application to gain control over the affected system. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not provided. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

Recommendations: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.