Vulnerability Details : 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 Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1032, CVE-2020-1036, CVE-2020-1041, CVE-2020-1042, CVE-2020-1043.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2020-1040
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2020-1040 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU contains an improper input validation vulnerability due to the host server failing to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution on the host operating system.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1040
Added on
2021-11-03
Action due date
2022-05-03
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-1040
0.31%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 51 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-1040
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.7
|
HIGH | AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
5.1
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
9.0
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.3
|
6.0
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-02-04 |
|
9.0
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.3
|
6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-1040
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-1040
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https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5044
Security Notice: NVIDIA Response to Cisco Talos Report - July 2020 | NVIDIAThird Party Advisory
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1040
CVE-2020-1040 | Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityPatch;Vendor Advisory
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