CVE-2020-0738: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Feb 11, 2020
·Updated
A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
19 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Feb 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0738?
The severity of CVE-2020-0738 is considered critical as it involves memory corruption that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-0738?
To fix CVE-2020-0738, ensure that you install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-0738?
CVE-2020-0738 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server versions.
4
Can CVE-2020-0738 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-0738 can be exploited remotely, which poses a significant security risk.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0738?
CVE-2020-0738 is a memory corruption vulnerability found in the Windows Media Foundation component.