Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft ChakraCore Scripting Engine
CVE-2020-0829
7.5HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 12 March 2020
What is CVE-2020-0829?
A vulnerability exists within the ChakraCore scripting engine that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. This flaw results from improper handling of objects in memory, potentially allowing an attacker to compromise the system if exploited through specially crafted scripts. Users and administrators are advised to apply the latest security updates to safeguard their systems.
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