# CVE-2020-0898: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVE-2020-0898 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by KB4540670, released March 10, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-0898
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.0 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0088
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: N/A
- Published: Mar 10, 2020
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0898

## Description

<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Graphics Component improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.</p> <p>In a local attack scenario, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application to take control over the affected system.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way in which the Microsoft Graphics Component handles objects in memory and preventing unintended elevation from user mode.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 14393.3564 | [KB4540670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4540670.md) | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 14393.3564 | [KB4540670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4540670.md) | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 14393.3564 | [KB4540670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4540670.md) | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 14393.3564 | [KB4540670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4540670.md) | Mar 10, 2020 |

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