CVE-2020-1585

Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

State
Published
Severity
Not scored
Published
Aug 17, 2020
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Reserved
Nov 4, 2019

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Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. 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.

Scores

The record has no CVSS score.

Weaknesses

The record names no weakness.

Affected Products

ProductVersions
Windows 10 Version 2004Microsoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1803Microsoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1809Microsoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1909Microsoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit SystemsMicrosoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1709Microsoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit SystemsMicrosoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based SystemsMicrosoft
  • N/AAffected
Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based SystemsMicrosoft
  • N/AAffected

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