SB2020090829 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft DirectX

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1053)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory. A local user can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1308)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory. A local user can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1053
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1308