Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Browsers
CVE-2020-0768

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:
12 March 2020

Summary

A flaw in the way the scripting engine manages objects in memory can lead to remote code execution in Microsoft browsers. When a user visits a specially crafted webpage, it could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system. Successful exploitation could result in the installation of programs, viewing, changing, or deleting data, and creating new accounts with full user rights. It is crucial for users to apply security updates to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ChakraCore = unspecified

Internet Explorer 11 Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems

Internet Explorer 11 Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems

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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