SB2020071452 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Address Book
Published: July 14, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020071452
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1410)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when the Windows Address Book (WAB) improperly processes vcard files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted vcard and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.