CVE-2020-1457 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1425.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1457PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1081/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1457PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1081/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1457?

CVE-2020-1457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. Thi...

How severe is CVE-2020-1457?

CVE-2020-1457 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1457?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10.