CVE-2020-0673

Name: CVE-2020-0673
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-11T22:15:14.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 9.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-0673 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0674, CVE-2020-0710, CVE-2020-0711, CVE-2020-0712, CVE-2020-0713, CVE-2020-0767.. EPSS estimates a 9.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0674, CVE-2020-0710, CVE-2020-0711, CVE-2020-0712, CVE-2020-0713, CVE-2020-0767.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

9.62%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	9
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	10
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	11

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0673Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0673Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 11, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0673?

How severe is CVE-2020-0673?

CVE-2020-0673 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 9.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0673?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST