Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in VBScript Engine Affects Microsoft Products
CVE-2020-1214

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 2004 For X64-based Systems
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 11
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 1909 For 32-bit Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2020

What is CVE-2020-1214?

The VBScript engine has a vulnerability that allows remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted web page using Internet Explorer. This issue arises from how the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system. To mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, users are encouraged to apply the recommended security updates and utilize additional security measures.

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:
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-2020-1214 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in VBScript Engine Affects Microsoft Products