MS.Windows.Address.Book.Contact.File.Parsing.Integer.Overflow

Description

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Address Book.
This vulnerability is due to improper handling of Contact files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a Windows Contacts file. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution in the security context of the user.

Affected Products

Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server version 1803 (Server Core Installation)
Microsoft Windows Server version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft Windows Server version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Microsoft Windows Server version 2004 (Server Core installation)

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1410

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