Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft VBScript Engine
CVE-2020-0847

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Internet Explorer 9
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
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 March 2020

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the VBScript engine manages objects in memory. When exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malicious software, or full control over the system. It is critical for users to apply necessary updates and patches provided by Microsoft 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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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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