CVE-2020-1232: Microsoft Windows Media Player DTS Stream Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2020
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Microsoft Windows Media Player. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of DTS streams. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Microsoft Windows Media Player
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 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 26, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:19 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1232?

CVE-2020-1232 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-1232?

To fix CVE-2020-1232, ensure that your Microsoft Windows installation is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What does CVE-2020-1232 affect?

CVE-2020-1232 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

4

Can CVE-2020-1232 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2020-1232 can lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2020-1232 detectable?

CVE-2020-1232 may be detected through security assessments that identify unpatched vulnerabilities in Windows systems.

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