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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0965
CVE-2020-0965:
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Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2020-0965) was identified in the Microsoft Windows Codecs Library. The vulnerability exists in the way the library handles objects in memory. This security issue affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10 (multiple versions), Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 SP1 (NVD Database).
Technical details
The vulnerability received a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The CVSS v2.0 Base Score was assessed at 4.6 (MEDIUM) with the vector: (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) (NVD Database).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially gaining the same privileges as the current user (NVD Database).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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