Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Internet Explorer by Microsoft
CVE-2020-0824

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Internet Explorer 11
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 1909 For 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 1909 For X64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 1909 For Arm64-based Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 March 2020

What is CVE-2020-0824?

A vulnerability exists in Internet Explorer that allows for remote code execution when the browser improperly accesses objects in memory. This weakness can potentially enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user and gain control over the affected system. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. It is crucial for users to apply available security updates to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

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

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

Internet Explorer 11 Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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