CVE-2020-1457

Name: CVE-2020-1457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-27T19:15:14.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 12.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1457 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 12.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

12.30%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows 10	1803
Microsoft	Windows 10	1809
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903
Microsoft	Windows 10	1909
Microsoft	Windows 10	2004

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1457?

How severe is CVE-2020-1457?

CVE-2020-1457 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1457?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST