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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0945
CVE-2020-0945:
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Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2020-0945) was identified in Microsoft Media Foundation, where the component improperly handles objects in memory. The vulnerability was disclosed on April 15, 2020, and affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows RT 8.1 (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The CVSS v2.0 base score is 4.3 with vector (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N). This indicates a local attack vector requiring user interaction, with potential for high confidentiality impact but no impact on integrity or availability (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to information disclosure when Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory. This could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive information that should be protected (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security patches to address this vulnerability through their standard security update process (MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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