Vulnerability identifier: #VU28844

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1232

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within Microsoft Windows Media Player when parsing DTS streams. A remote attacker can trick the victim into connection to a malicious streaming server, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1607 - 10 2004

Windows Server: 2016 - 2019 2004

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1232
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-693/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.