CVE-2020-0673: High severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published Feb 11, 2020
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
19 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 10
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=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Feb 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-0673?
CVE-2020-0673 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Internet Explorer that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
2
How severe is CVE-2020-0673?
CVE-2020-0673 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0673?
Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11 are affected by CVE-2020-0673.
4
Is Windows Server 2008 vulnerable to CVE-2020-0673?
No, Windows Server 2008 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-0673.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-0673?
To fix CVE-2020-0673, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.