CVE-2020-1508: Windows Media Audio Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2020
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Updated

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Media Audio Decoder improperly handles objects. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system.</p> <p>There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document, or by convincing a user to visit a malicious webpage.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Media Audio Decoder handles objects.</p>

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Media Audio Decoder improperly handles objects, aka 'Windows Media Audio Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1593.

Affected Software

20 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 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Sep 11, 2020
CVE Published
05:09 PM
Data Sourced
05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1508?

CVE-2020-1508 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Media Audio Decoder.

2

How does CVE-2020-1508 affect Microsoft Windows?

CVE-2020-1508 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1508?

CVE-2020-1508 has a severity rating of 8.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-1508?

To fix CVE-2020-1508, Microsoft has released security updates. Apply the latest updates from Microsoft to protect your system.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1508?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-1508 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page.

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