CVE-2020-0738

Name: CVE-2020-0738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-11T22:15:20.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0738 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 6.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.00%

92.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1909	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1909	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions	—

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0738Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0738Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0738?

A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2020-0738?

CVE-2020-0738 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0738?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-0738?

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Source: NVD / NIST