Microsoft Windows Codecs Library AV1 RCE (August 2020)

high Nessus Plugin ID 140595

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Synopsis

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

Description

The Windows 'AV1 Video Extension' or 'AV1 from Device Manufacturer' app installed on the remote host is affected by two code execution vulnerabilities.
An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit either of these vulnerabilities via a image file to execute code and gain control of the system.

Solution

Upgrade to app version 1.1.31753.0 or later via the Microsoft Store.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 140595

File Name: smb_nt_ms20_aug_av1_rce.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/15/2020

Updated: 12/5/2022

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.9

Temporal Score: 5.1

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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-1560

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 8.8

Temporal Score: 7.7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/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

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-1585

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, installed_sw/Microsoft.AV1VideoExtension

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 8/14/2020

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/14/2020

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2020-1560, CVE-2020-1585

IAVA: 2020-A-0361-S

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