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.
References
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| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1560 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1560 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 05:10
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| References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1560 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
19 Jan 2024, 00:15
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| Summary | 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. |
04 Jan 2024, 02:15
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| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : 6.9
v3 : 7.8 |
| Summary | <p>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.</p> <p>Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a program process a specially crafted image file.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory.</p> |
Information
Published : 2020-08-17 19:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:10
NVD link : CVE-2020-1560
Mitre link : CVE-2020-1560
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-1560
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_10
CWE