CVE-2020-17054: Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020
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Updated

Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17048.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10
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>=1.11.0<1.11.23
All of the following
Microsoft Edge
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10
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

Event History

Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17054?

CVE-2020-17054 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Chakra Scripting Engine.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-17054?

Microsoft Edge and Microsoft ChakraCore are affected by CVE-2020-17054.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-17054?

CVE-2020-17054 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-17054?

To fix CVE-2020-17054, it is recommended to update Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore to the latest version available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17054?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-17054 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page at https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17054.

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