CVE-2020-1059: Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability
A spoofing vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge does not properly parse HTTP content, aka 'Microsoft Edge Spoofing Vulnerability'.
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A spoofing vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge does not properly parse HTTP content. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could trick a user by redirecting the user to a specially crafted website. The specially crafted website could either spoof content or serve as a pivot to chain an attack with other vulnerabilities in web services. To exploit the vulnerability, the user must click a specially crafted URL. In an email attack scenario, an attacker could send an email message containing the specially crafted URL to the user in an attempt to convince the user to click it. In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website designed to appear as a legitimate website to the user. However, the attacker would have no way to force the user to visit the specially crafted website. The attacker would have to convince the user to visit the specially crafted website, typically by way of enticement in an email or instant message, and then convince the user to interact with content on the website. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Edge parses HTTP responses.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch KB4551853 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch KB4556799 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch KB4556807
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1059?
CVE-2020-1059 is classified as a spoofing vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1059?
Users should ensure that they are using the latest version of Microsoft Edge, as updates typically contain patches for known vulnerabilities.
What impact does CVE-2020-1059 have on users?
CVE-2020-1059 could allow an attacker to spoof content in Microsoft Edge, potentially misleading users.
Is CVE-2020-1059 present in all versions of Microsoft Edge?
CVE-2020-1059 specifically affects Microsoft Edge but does not impact other software such as Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1803, 1809, 1903, 1909, or Windows Server 2019.
How can I determine if my version of Microsoft Edge is vulnerable to CVE-2020-1059?
Check for updates in Microsoft Edge to ensure you are running the latest version that includes security fixes for CVE-2020-1059.