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CVE-2020-1574

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Windows Codecs Library handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code. 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.

  • Published: Aug 17, 2020
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2020-1574
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5.5
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.9
  • AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

No CWE or OWASP classifications available.

Software From Fixed in
microsoft / windows_10 1909 1909.x
microsoft / windows_10 2004 2004.x