Back in July I wrote about two weird Microsoft Store patches for a couple of security holes in the HEVC codecs, which are programs that Microsoft crea
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Another HEVC codec bug fixed via the Microsoft Store – plus a couple of updates on this month’s mayhem
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AskWoody PlusMicrosoft updates :
* CVE-2020-16898
– CVE-2020-16898 | Windows TCP/IP Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
– https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16898– Version: 1.1
– Reason for Revision: The following changes have been made to further clarify the
information for this vulnerability: 1) Added FAQ and Mitigation sections 2) Added
Impact of Workaround to the Workaround section 3) Corrected the CVSS score to 8.8
4) Corrected the Exploitability Index from “1 – Exploitation More Likely” to
“2 – Exploitation Less Likely”. These are informational changes only.
– Originally October 13, 2020
– Updated: October 15, 2020
– Aggregate CVE Severity Rating: Critical-
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GuestSo unless you’ve specifically downloaded the Microsoft codec, you don’t need to worry about it – but be aware that this one is also coming through Windows Update.
Like last time; this update is via Microsoft Store, not Windows Update:
Why are these security updates offered to affected clients via the Microsoft Store and not Windows Update?
These updates are for optional apps/components that are offered to customers as a download via the Microsoft Store. Updates for optional store apps/components are provided via the Microsoft Store.
CVE-2020-17022 | Microsoft Windows Codecs Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability FAQBut also like last time, “Get updates” in Microsoft Store produced nothing for me. So I used this store link again which did download/install the correct update:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9n4wgh0z6vhq
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AskWoody PlusBut also like last time, “Get updates” in Microsoft Store produced nothing for me. So I used this store link again which did download/install the correct update: ….
On one of my Windows 10 devices, version 1909, I have the app HEVC Video Extensions for Device Manufacturer v 1.0.32022.0 showing in Apps and Features, installed 08/07/2020. For me, also, right now “Get updates” in Microsoft Store produced nothing. I also did a search for “HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer” and nothing came up.
Then, I went to the link and it said “HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer is currently not available”.
What gives here, anyway??
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AskWoody PlusFor me, also, right now “Get updates” in Microsoft Store produced nothing. I also did a search for “HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer” and nothing came up
I just now signed into my MS account and clicked “Get updates.” HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer then downloaded–v 1.0.32762.0
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