CVE-2020-0674
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CVE-2020-0674 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-2020-0673, CVE-2020-0710, CVE-2020-0711, CVE-2020-0712, CVE-2020-0713, CVE-2020-0767.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 86.86% 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-2020-0673, CVE-2020-0710, CVE-2020-0711, CVE-2020-0712, CVE-2020-0713, CVE-2020-0767.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 9 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 11 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159137/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-11-Use-After-Free.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161309/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-11-Use-After-Free.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162565/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-8-11-Use-After-Free.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/maxpl0it/CVE-2020-0674-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0674Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159137/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-11-Use-After-Free.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161309/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-11-Use-After-Free.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162565/Microsoft-Internet-Explorer-8-11-Use-After-Free.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/maxpl0it/CVE-2020-0674-ExploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0674Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0674US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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