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CVE-2020-1040 - Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Project:Microsoft

Product:Hyper-V RemoteFX

Date Added:2021-11-03Due Date:2022-05-03

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU contains an improper input validation vulnerability due to the host server failing to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution on the host operating system.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1040