CVE-2020-0948
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0949, CVE-2020-0950.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0948?
CVE-2020-0948 is rated as critical due to its potential for memory corruption leading to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0948?
To fix CVE-2020-0948, ensure that you install the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0948?
CVE-2020-0948 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
What can happen if CVE-2020-0948 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-0948 can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially taking full control.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-0948?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2020-0948; updating your system is the recommended action to mitigate the risk.
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