Microsoft Windows WebP Image Extension RCE (August 2020)

high Nessus Plugin ID 140596

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Synopsis

The Windows app installed on the remote host is affected by a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Description

The Windows 'WebP Image Extension' or 'WebP from Device Manufacturer' app installed on the remote host is affected by a remote code execution vulnerability.
An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability via an specially crafted image to execute code and gain control of the system.

Solution

Upgrade to app version 1.0.31251.0 or later via the Microsoft Store.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 140596

File Name: smb_nt_ms20_aug_webp_rce.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/15/2020

Updated: 11/29/2024

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-2020-1574

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.3

Temporal Score: 6.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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, installed_sw/Microsoft.WebpImageExtension

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 8/14/2020

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/14/2020

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2020-1574

IAVA: 2020-A-0361-S

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