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

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?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

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

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-20