CVE-2020-0816: Critical severity microsoft edge beta vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2020
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Microsoft Edge
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Mar 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0816?
CVE-2020-0816 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-0816?
To fix CVE-2020-0816, ensure that your Microsoft Edge browser is updated to the latest version.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2020-0816?
CVE-2020-0816 primarily affects Microsoft Edge on Windows platforms.
4
Is CVE-2020-0816 mitigated by using Windows 10 or Windows Server 2019?
No, CVE-2020-0816 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and does not mitigate automatically with updates to Windows Server 2019.
5
Can CVE-2020-0816 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-0816 can be exploited remotely if an attacker successfully tricks a user into loading a malicious webpage.