Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Multiple Vulnerabilities (June 2020)

high Nessus Plugin ID 138088

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Synopsis

The Windows app installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The Windows 'HEVC Video Extensions' or 'HEVC from Device Manufacturer' app installed on the remote host is affected by two code execution vulnerabilities.
An authenticated, local attacker can exploit either of these vulnerabilities to bypass additional authentication and execute arbitrary commands.

Solution

Upgrade to app version 1.0.31822.0, 1.0.31823.0 or later via the Microsoft Store.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 138088

File Name: smb_nt_ms20_jun_hevc_oob.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 7/2/2020

Updated: 3/27/2024

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Temporal Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-1457

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, WMI/Windows App Store/Enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/30/2020

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/30/2020

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2020-1425, CVE-2020-1457

IAVA: 2020-A-0300-S

Detections

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