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CVE-2020-0674

HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
SourceCISA-KEV · kev Published2021-11-03 Referencehttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0674 ↗
⚡ RCE ⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD SHAME 75/100 rceexploited-in-wildunpatched

Microsoft Internet Explorer's Scripting Engine had a memory corruption vulnerability allowing remote code execution.

A memory corruption flaw in IE's Scripting Engine enabled remote code execution as the current user. DIB orgs must care because unpatched IE remains a high-risk attack vector, especially given its inclusion in the CISA KEV catalog. Organizations should ensure IE is fully patched or disabled, and avoid relying on legacy browsers for sensitive operations.

Shame score — A known memory corruption vulnerability in a widely deployed legacy browser was actively exploited in the wild, demonstrating the severe risks of unpatched legacy software.

▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION  Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.

DESCRIPTION

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to the way the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory. Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution in the context of the current user.

SENTIMENT · TRUSTED SOURCES
synthesis negative -0.50
Acknowledged vulnerability, but no praise.
cooey ↗ negative -0.50
Describes the vulnerability neutrally.
"Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability..."
AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
PRODUCTSTATUS
Azure Commercial Cloud
Microsoft
Authorized
Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365)
Microsoft
Authorized
Microsoft Office 365 GCC High
Microsoft
In Process
Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services
Microsoft
Authorized