Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft ChakraCore Scripting Engine
CVE-2020-0710

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Chakracore
Microsoft Edge (edgehtml-based) On Windows 10 Version 1803 For 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge (edgehtml-based) On Windows 10 Version 1803 For X64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge (edgehtml-based) On Windows 10 Version 1803 For Arm64-based Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2020

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the ChakraCore scripting engine that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This occurs due to how the engine manages objects in memory, leading to memory corruption. If exploited, this vulnerability could enable an attacker to gain control over the affected system. It is crucial that users apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ChakraCore = unspecified

Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems = unspecified

Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems = unspecified

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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