Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft ChakraCore Scripting Engine
CVE-2020-0826

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 vulnerability exists in the way the ChakraCore scripting engine manages memory objects, leading to potential remote code execution. This flaw may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. Successful exploitation requires that a user be tricked into visiting a specially crafted webpage or opening a malicious document. It’s crucial for users to apply available security updates to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ChakraCore = unspecified

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

Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 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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