Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-17078 is a high-severity Microsoft Raw Image Extension remote code execution vulnerability. The business risk is endpoint compromise when a user interacts with content processed by the extension. The supplied sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint remediation item, especially for teams that process image files. It is not currently supported by the provided sources as known exploited, but successful exploitation could allow full endpoint impact.
Technical view
The CVSS 3.1 vector is 7.8: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The affected product is Microsoft Raw Image Extension; version detail is not provided in the source bundle.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints where Microsoft Raw Image Extension is installed and users handle raw image files from email, web downloads, shared drives, or external media.
Exploitation context
The source bundle indicates user interaction is required and exploitation is not listed in CISA KEV. It does not provide public exploit status, exploit mechanics, or evidence of active attacks.
Researcher notes
The public bundle is sparse: no CWE, no affected version range, and no exploit details are provided. The CVSS vector is the main technical signal: user-assisted local file handling with high impact and official remediation indicated.
Mitigation direction
- Review the MSRC advisory for vendor-specific remediation guidance.
- Apply available Microsoft updates for Raw Image Extension per vendor guidance.
- Limit handling of untrusted raw image files until remediation is confirmed.
- Prioritize endpoints used by photographers, designers, media teams, and file-review workflows.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints with Microsoft Raw Image Extension installed.
- Confirm Raw Image Extension remediation status against the MSRC advisory.
- Check vulnerability management records for CVE-2020-17078 coverage.
- Verify users handling raw image files are included in the remediation scope.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17078CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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