CVE-2020-0966: Critical severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'VBScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0967.

Affected Software

18 affected components

Microsoft Internet Explorer=9

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

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

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0966

Event History

Apr 15, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:13 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:13 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0966?

CVE-2020-0966 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the VBScript engine that handles objects in memory.

How severe is CVE-2020-0966?

CVE-2020-0966 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0966?

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 are affected by CVE-2020-0966.

How can I fix CVE-2020-0966?

To fix CVE-2020-0966, it is recommended to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0966?

More information about CVE-2020-0966 can be found on the official Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0966).