CVE-2020-1593: Windows Media Audio Decoder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(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>
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 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| 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 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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-2020-1593?
CVE-2020-1593 has a severity rating of critical.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1593?
To fix CVE-2020-1593, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1593?
CVE-2020-1593 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, 8.1, and Windows 10.
Can CVE-2020-1593 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2020-1593 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely if successfully exploited.
What impact does CVE-2020-1593 have on my system?
If exploited, CVE-2020-1593 could give an attacker full control over the affected system.
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