Vulnerability · Published Oct 16, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft

CVE-2020-17022Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1709 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.9% (higher than 90% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)3.9%top 9.7% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires that a program process a specially crafted image file. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1803	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1809	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1909	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1709	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems	N/A
Microsoft	Windows 10 Version 2004	N/A

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17022 x_refsource_MISC