CVE-2020-17048: Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
·Updated
Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Affected Software
21 affected components
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft ChakraCore
All of the following
Microsoft Edge
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-17048?
CVE-2020-17048 is a vulnerability that affects the Chakra Scripting Engine in Microsoft Edge.
2
How severe is CVE-2020-17048?
CVE-2020-17048 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-17048?
CVE-2020-17048 affects Microsoft Edge and Microsoft ChakraCore.
4
How can I fix CVE-2020-17048?
To fix CVE-2020-17048, it is recommended to update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to the latest version available.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17048?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-17048 in the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory.