Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server
CVE-2020-1040
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka 'Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilit…
EPSS: 0.002 (39.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows Server — versions 2016, 2016 (Core installation), 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1040 (x_refsource_MISC)
- nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5044 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-1040?
- CVE-2020-1040 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server. Published 2020-07-14.
- Is CVE-2020-1040 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2020-1040 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.