High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 17, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2020-1585
CVE-2020-1585
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.
Affected products
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- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systemsv5Range: N/A
- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1803v5Range: N/A
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- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systemsv5Range: N/A
- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systemsv5Range: N/A
- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systemsv5Range: N/A
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- Microsoft/Windows 10 Version 2004v5Range: N/A
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1585nvdPatchVendor Advisory
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