CVE-2020-1061
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 10.62%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1061 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Script Runtime handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Script Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 10.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Script Runtime handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Script Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1061Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1061Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1061?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Script Runtime handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Script Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-1061?
CVE-2020-1061 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1061?
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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