CVE-2020-1410
First published: Tue Jul 14 2020(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Address Book (WAB) improperly processes vcard files.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could send a malicious vcard that a victim opens using Windows Address Book (WAB), aka 'Windows Address Book Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| 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-2020-1410?
CVE-2020-1410 is rated as important severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1410?
To fix CVE-2020-1410, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-1410?
CVE-2020-1410 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1410?
CVE-2020-1410 is a remote code execution vulnerability stemming from improper processing of vCard files by Windows Address Book.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-1410?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2020-1410 by sending a malicious vCard file that a user opens with Windows Address Book.
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