CVE-2020-0970
First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0968.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft ChakraCore | <1.11.18 | |
| Microsoft Edge | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0970
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0970
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/6420
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/892e45ff85ed4e3899371eca950a7fb4810bde37
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-233h-59m2-qqf2 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0970?
CVE-2020-0970 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the ChakraCore scripting engine.
How does CVE-2020-0970 occur?
CVE-2020-0970 occurs due to a memory corruption vulnerability in the way ChakraCore handles objects in memory.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0970?
Microsoft ChakraCore version 1.11.18 and Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2020-0970.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0970?
CVE-2020-0970 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2020-0970?
To fix CVE-2020-0970, update your Microsoft ChakraCore to version 1.11.18.
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