Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1593

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Windows Media Audio Decoder improperly handles objects. A remote authenticated attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted document or visit a malicious webpage, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2020-1593

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1593

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Audio Decoder
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