CVE-2020-1585: microsoft windows_10
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-1585 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 4.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 17-08-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. 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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
4.93%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
92%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.93% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft10 products
- windows_101709 | 1803 | 1809 | 1903 | 1909 | 2004
- windows 10 version 1709N/A
- windows 10 version 1709 for 32-bit systemsN/A
- windows 10 version 1803N/A
- windows 10 version 1809N/A
1 vendor · 10 products
References
1 links
portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1585X Refsource MISCPatchVendor Advisory