Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft VBScript Engine
CVE-2020-0966

8.8HIGH

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:
15 April 2020

Summary

The VBScript engine in Microsoft products has a remote code execution vulnerability that arises from improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This could lead to potential compromises of sensitive data and full system control, emphasizing the importance of timely updates and mitigations.

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

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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