# CVE-2020-16911: GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2020-16911 is fixed in 36 products on 1 platform, first by KB4580346, released October 13, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-16911
- Priority: Urgent
- CVSS: 8.8 (Critical)
- EPSS: 0.0445
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Less Likely
- Published: Oct 13, 2020
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-16911

## Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.</p> <p>There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability:</p> <ul> <li>In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability and then convince users to view the website. An attacker would have no way to force users to view the attacker-controlled content. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action, typically by getting them to open an email attachment or click a link in an email or instant message.</li> <li>In a file-sharing attack scenario, an attacker could provide a specially crafted document file that is designed to exploit the vulnerability, and then convince users to open the document file.</li> </ul> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that the Windows GDI handles objects in the memory.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 14393.3986 | [KB4580346](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580346.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 14393.3986 | [KB4580346](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580346.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 16299.2166 | [KB4580328](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580328.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems | 16299.2166 | [KB4580328](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580328.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 16299.2166 | [KB4580328](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580328.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 17134.1792 | [KB4580330](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580330.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems | 17134.1792 | [KB4580330](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580330.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 17134.1792 | [KB4580330](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580330.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 17763.1518 | [KB4577668](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577668.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems | 17763.1518 | [KB4577668](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577668.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 17763.1518 | [KB4577668](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577668.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems | 19041.572 | [KB4579311](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4579311.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems | 19041.572 | [KB4579311](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4579311.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems | 19041.572 | [KB4579311](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4579311.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 10240.18725 | [KB4580327](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580327.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 10240.18725 | [KB4580327](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580327.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |  | [KB4580358](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580358.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems |  | [KB4580347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580347.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems |  | [KB4580358](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580358.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems |  | [KB4580347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580347.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows RT 8.1 |  | [KB4580347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580347.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 |  | [KB4580382](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580382.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 |  | [KB4580353](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580353.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4580382](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580382.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4580353](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580353.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 |  | [KB4580358](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580358.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 |  | [KB4580347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580347.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4580358](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580358.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4580347](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580347.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 14393.3986 | [KB4580346](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580346.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 14393.3986 | [KB4580346](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4580346.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 17763.1518 | [KB4577668](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577668.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 17763.1518 | [KB4577668](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577668.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation) |  | [KB4577671](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4577671.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server, version 2004 (Server Core installation) | 19041.572 | [KB4579311](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb4579311.md) | Oct 13, 2020 |

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