Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library

Published: 2020-06-30

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-1457 CVE-2020-1425
CWE-ID	CWE-119
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU29421

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1457

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within Microsoft Windows Codecs Library when processing image files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted webpage, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 2004

Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 2004

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1457

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU29422