Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Speech Runtime
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1521 CVE-2020-1522 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| 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: #VU45516
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1521
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows Speech Runtime. A local user can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1607 - 10 2004
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 2004
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1521
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU45515
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1522
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows Speech Runtime. A local user can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 1607 - 10 2004
Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 2004
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1522
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
