CVE-2020-1339: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2020-1339 is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists when Windows Media Audio Codec improperly handles objects. The vulnerability was assigned on November 4, 2019 and affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems (CVE Details).

The vulnerability occurs due to improper object handling in Windows Media Audio Codec. It has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.0, indicating critical severity. The vulnerability allows for remote code execution when the Windows Media Audio Codec fails to properly handle certain objects (Rapid7).

An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. This would allow them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights (CVE Details).

There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit this vulnerability, including convincing a user to open a specially crafted document or by getting a user to visit a malicious webpage (CVE Details).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Media Audio Codec handles objects. Users should apply the appropriate patches including KB4565349, KB4565351, KB4566782, and other related security updates (Rapid7).