CVE-2020-1593
high-risk
Published 2020-09-11
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Media Audio Decoder improperly handles objects. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system.</p> <p>There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document, or by convincing a user to visit a malicious webpage.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Media Audio Decoder handles objects.</p>
Do I need to act?
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1.3% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.6/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (20)
Affected Vendors
52
/ 100
high-risk
Severity
27/34 · High
Exploitability
4/34 · Minimal
Exposure
21/34 · High