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CVE-2020-1574

5.5 · MEDIUM

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory.

Published Aug 17, 2020CWE-119EPSS 2.61%

Overview

CVE-2020-1574 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code.

Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a program process a specially crafted image file.

The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1574Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1574

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1574?

CVE-2020-1574 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 17, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-1574?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-1574?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-1574?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2020-1574 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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