Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. 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.
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:HAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 2004 | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows Server version 2004 | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1803 | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1909 | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1709 | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | N/A |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems | N/A |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1560Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1560Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 17, 2020
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified