CVE-2020-1040
Microsoft Hyper-V RemoteFX vGPU Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft · Hyper-V RemoteFX
Vulnerability details
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.
Added to CISA KEV: 2021-11-03
Ransomware campaign use: Unknown
CISA due date: 2022-05-03
Defensive guidance from CISA
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.
Source catalog date: 2026-11-06T19:44:45.1797Z · Last retrieved: 2026-11-06 21:02:26 UTC