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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0738
CVE-2020-0738:
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Overview
A memory corruption vulnerability (CVE-2020-0738) was identified in Windows Media Foundation, where the system improperly handles objects in memory. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 11, 2020, and affects Windows Media Foundation components (NVD, CVE MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized as a memory corruption issue that occurs when Windows Media Foundation fails to properly handle objects in memory. This improper handling of memory objects could potentially lead to system compromise (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to exploit memory corruption in Windows Media Foundation, which might lead to unauthorized access or system compromise (CVE MITRE).
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