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CVE-2020-1508
HIGH7.6
Description
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Media Audio Decoder improperly handles objects. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system.</p> <p>There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document, or by convincing a user to visit a malicious webpage.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Media Audio Decoder handles objects.</p>
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score7.6
SeverityHIGH
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorNETWORK
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredLOW
User InteractionREQUIRED
Published9/11/2020
Last Modified2/23/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Affected Products
microsoft:windows_10microsoft:windows_7microsoft:windows_8.1microsoft:windows_rt_8.1microsoft:windows_server_2008microsoft:windows_server_2012microsoft:windows_server_2016microsoft:windows_server_2019
References
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1508(secure@microsoft.com)
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1508(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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