Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft VBScript Engine
CVE-2020-1213

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 2004 For X64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 2004 For Arm64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 11
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-1213?

A vulnerability exists in the VBScript engine that allows for the execution of arbitrary code in the context of the user. This defect arises from how the engine manages objects in memory, potentially allowing attackers to execute commands through specially crafted websites or documents. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability could gain control over affected systems, compromising sensitive data and disrupting services.

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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CVE-2020-1213 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft VBScript Engine