CVE-2020-1060: High severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published May 21, 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-2020-1035, CVE-2020-1058, CVE-2020-1093.

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-2020-1060

Event History

May 21, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:52 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:52 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1060?

CVE-2020-1060 is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory.

How severe is CVE-2020-1060?

CVE-2020-1060 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, which is considered high.

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1060?

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 and 11 are affected by CVE-2020-1060.

How can I fix CVE-2020-1060?

To fix CVE-2020-1060, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1060?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-1060 on Microsoft's Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1060