Vulnerability 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>
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1508PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1508PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1508?
CVE-2020-1508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). <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 ...
How severe is CVE-2020-1508?
CVE-2020-1508 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.