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CVE-2020-16915

7.8 · HIGH

<p>A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory.

Published Oct 16, 2020CWE-787EPSS 9.84%

Overview

CVE-2020-16915 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

<p>A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</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 Foundation handles objects in memory.</p>

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-2020-16915Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1257/Refportal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16915Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1257/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16915?

CVE-2020-16915 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 16, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-16915?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-16915?

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-2020-16915?

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