CVE-2020-1040 — Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2020-1040: Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Hyper-V RemoteFX |
| Date added | 2021-11-03 |
| Due date | 2022-05-03 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1040
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1040
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog