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CVE-2020-1380

HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
SourceCISA-KEV · kev Published2021-11-03 Referencehttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1380 ↗
⚡ RCE ⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD SHAME 75/100 rceexploited-in-wildunpatched

Microsoft Internet Explorer's scripting engine had a memory corruption flaw allowing remote code execution, which was actively exploited in the wild.

A memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer's scripting engine allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely in the context of the current user. DIB organizations must care because this flaw was actively exploited in the wild, indicating a failure to patch known vulnerabilities before they were weaponized. The organization should ensure all legacy browsers are disabled or patched, and prioritize patching known CVEs to prevent similar exploits.

Shame score — A known memory corruption vulnerability in a widely used browser was actively exploited in the wild, demonstrating a failure to patch known CVEs before they were weaponized.

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

DESCRIPTION

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution in the context of the current user.

SENTIMENT · TRUSTED SOURCES
synthesis negative -0.50
Acknowledged vulnerability, but no strong condemnation.
cooey ↗ negative -0.50
Neutral reporting of facts.
"Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability which can allow for remote code execution in the context of the current user."
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