CVE-2020-1073: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jun 09 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'.
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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 | <1.11.20 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1073
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1073
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/pull/6464
- https://github.com/chakra-core/ChakraCore/commit/82d3c4556a3cba13f0115fc98a91263b15fa6d07
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g3m9-qrfj-xw4g (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1073?
CVE-2020-1073 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the ChakraCore scripting engine.
How severe is CVE-2020-1073?
CVE-2020-1073 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered critical.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1073?
The affected software includes Microsoft ChakraCore and Microsoft Edge.
Is Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerable to CVE-2020-1073?
No, Microsoft Windows 10 is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-1073.
How can I fix CVE-2020-1073?
To fix CVE-2020-1073, update Microsoft ChakraCore to version 1.11.20 or higher.
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