CVE-2020-0969: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Chakra scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge (HTML-based), aka 'Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| 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 Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft ChakraCore | <1.11.18 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0969
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0969
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/6420
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/cd58e8e6799ab11b02a1cfc30bac9a2171dabd4d
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jr84-p554-62pm (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0969?
CVE-2020-0969 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Chakra scripting engine in Microsoft Edge.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0969?
CVE-2020-0969 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2020-0969 affect Microsoft Edge?
CVE-2020-0969 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
How can I fix CVE-2020-0969?
To fix CVE-2020-0969, update to Microsoft ChakraCore version 1.11.18 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0969?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-0969 on the NIST NVD and Microsoft Security Guidance websites.
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