8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-1239: Microsoft Windows Media Player mpg2splt Integer Underflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 09 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-2020-1238.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Media Player
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 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1239?

    CVE-2020-1239 has been rated as critical, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1239?

    To remediate CVE-2020-1239, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-1239?

    CVE-2020-1239 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server editions.

  • Can I exploit CVE-2020-1239 remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-1239 can be exploited remotely given that it involves a memory corruption vulnerability.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-1239?

    If successfully exploited, CVE-2020-1239 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the system.

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