CVE-2020-0949: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
12 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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0949?
CVE-2020-0949 has a severity rating of 'Important' on Windows systems.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0949?
CVE-2020-0949 is categorized as a memory corruption vulnerability in Windows Media Foundation.
5
Can CVE-2020-0949 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-0949 can potentially be exploited remotely by executing maliciously crafted media files.