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CVE-2020-1117

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1709, Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Color Management Module (ICM32.dll) handles objects in 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. In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is desig...

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
3.96%
89.7% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2020.05.22
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability3.96%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Color Management Module (ICM32.dll) handles objects in 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. In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is desig...

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1709, Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Affected versions
>= 10.0.14393.0 < publication, >= 10.0.0 < publication, >= 10.0.17763.0 < publication, 1607, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1709, Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Not available