HTTP: Microsoft Windows DirectX Kernel Driver CVE-2020-1308 Privilege Escalation

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows DirectX Kernel Driver. A successful attack can lead to elevation of privilege and arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability and take control of an affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how DirectX handles objects in memory.

Affected Products

Microsoft windows_server_2016

References

CVE: CVE-2020-1308

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2020-1308-PE

Severity

Major

Recommended

True

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Windows DirectX Kernel Driver CVE-2020-1308 Privilege Escalation

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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