CVE-2020-0968: Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2020
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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-2020-0970.

Other sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to how the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory, leading to remote code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

50 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer
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
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 10 1909
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Event History

Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-0968?

CVE-2020-0968 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the scripting engine of Internet Explorer.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0968?

The severity of CVE-2020-0968 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0968?

CVE-2020-0968 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-0968?

To fix CVE-2020-0968, update your Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0968?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-0968 on the Microsoft Security Guidance website.

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