CVE-2020-1064: High severity internet explorer vulnerability

Published May 21, 2020

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the MSHTML engine improperly validates input.An attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka 'MSHTML Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

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-2020-1064

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-2020-1064?

CVE-2020-1064 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the MSHTML engine that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

What software is affected by CVE-2020-1064?

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 9 and 11 are affected by CVE-2020-1064.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1064?

CVE-2020-1064 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2020-1064?

To fix CVE-2020-1064, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1064?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-1064 on the Microsoft Security Guidance page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1064