CVE-2020-1232

Name: CVE-2020-1232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-09T20:15:15.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 5.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1232 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 5.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.87%

92.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	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 10	2004
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1803
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1909
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	2004
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1232Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-693/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1232Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-693/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1232?

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2020-1232?

CVE-2020-1232 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1232?

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-2020-1232?

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Source: NVD / NIST