CVE-2020-16915
high-risk
Published 2020-10-16
<p>A memory corruption vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</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 Foundation handles objects in memory.</p>
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14.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 86% of all CVEs
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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
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CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (12)
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1257/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1257/
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/ 100
high-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
12/34 · Low
Exposure
17/34 · Moderate