CVE-2020-1593

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 2.82%

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CVE-2020-1593 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. <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>. EPSS estimates a 2.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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>

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.6/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.82%

84.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions
MicrosoftWindows 101607
MicrosoftWindows 101709
MicrosoftWindows 101803
MicrosoftWindows 101809
MicrosoftWindows 101903
MicrosoftWindows 101909
MicrosoftWindows 102004
MicrosoftWindows 7All versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Rt 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161903
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161909
MicrosoftWindows Server 20162004
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1593?
<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>
How severe is CVE-2020-1593?
CVE-2020-1593 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1593?
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