Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in VBScript Engine by Microsoft
CVE-2020-1230

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:
9 June 2020

Summary

The VBScript engine in Microsoft Windows contains a vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the user's system. When a user views a specially crafted webpage or document, the flawed handling of objects in memory by the VBScript engine could allow an attacker to gain control over the affected system. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of applying security updates and understanding the risks associated with outdated software.

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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