Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a program process a specially crafted image file. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 2004
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- Microsoft Windows Server version 2004
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1909
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
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- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
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