CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-0949

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-2020-0948, CVE-2020-0950.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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 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-2020-0949?

    CVE-2020-0949 has a severity rating of 'Important' on Windows systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-0949?

    To fix CVE-2020-0949, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0949?

    CVE-2020-0949 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server, including versions from 1607 to 1909.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0949?

    CVE-2020-0949 is categorized as a memory corruption vulnerability in Windows Media Foundation.

  • Can CVE-2020-0949 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-0949 can potentially be exploited remotely by executing maliciously crafted media files.

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