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  "cveId": "CVE-2020-0853",
  "url": "https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-0853",
  "summary": "CVE-2020-0853 is fixed in 41 products on 1 platform, first by KB4540670, released March 10, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.",
  "title": "Windows Imaging Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability",
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