CVE-2020-1232: Microsoft Windows Media Player DTS Stream Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Media Foundation Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
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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.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-1232?
CVE-2020-1232 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.
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.
What does CVE-2020-1232 affect?
CVE-2020-1232 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
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.
Is CVE-2020-1232 detectable?
CVE-2020-1232 may be detected through security assessments that identify unpatched vulnerabilities in Windows systems.