CVE-2020-1574— Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Windows和Microsoft Windows Server都是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的产品。Microsoft Windows是一套个人设备使用的操作系统。Microsoft Windows Server是一套服务器操作系统。Windows Codecs Library是其中的一个音频、视频文件编解码器。 Microsoft Windows Codecs Library中存在远程代码执行漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有正确处理内存中的对象。攻击者可借助特制文件利用该漏洞执行任
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 2 AI
T1203 · Exploitation for Client Execution T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing ApplicationAffected Version Matrix 2
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 | N/A |
affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | N/A |
affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-1574
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code.
Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a program process a specially crafted image file.
The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Windows Codecs Library 缓冲区错误漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows和Microsoft Windows Server都是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的产品。Microsoft Windows是一套个人设备使用的操作系统。Microsoft Windows Server是一套服务器操作系统。Windows Codecs Library是其中的一个音频、视频文件编解码器。 Microsoft Windows Codecs Library中存在远程代码执行漏洞，该漏洞源于程序没有正确处理内存中的对象。攻击者可借助特制文件利用该漏洞执行任
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | N/A | - |
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| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 | N/A | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2020-1574 (1)
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| CVE-2020-1521 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Speech Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
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| CVE-2020-1515 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Telephony Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
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