Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Internet Explorer by Microsoft
CVE-2020-1062

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:
21 May 2020

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Internet Explorer that allows remote code execution through improper memory access. When exploited, this vulnerability could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a system. Users may unknowingly open specially crafted web content, which could lead to memory corruption and potentially give an attacker full control over the affected system. Promptly applying the necessary security updates and following best practices in security measures is crucial to mitigate this risk.

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

5% 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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