Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in ChakraCore Scripting Engine by Microsoft
CVE-2020-0827

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 ChakraCore scripting engine, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. This flaw occurs due to the engine's handling of objects in memory. Successful exploitation may enable malicious users to execute code in the context of the current user, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or control over the affected system. It is crucial for users to apply the relevant security updates to safeguard against 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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EPSS Score

38% 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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