CVE-2020-17131: Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2020
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Updated

Chakra Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Affected Software

39 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft ChakraCore<1.11.0
All of the following
Microsoft Edge
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based)
Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based)
Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based)
Microsoft ChakraCore

Event History

Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17131?

CVE-2020-17131 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Chakra Scripting Engine.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-17131?

Microsoft Edge and Microsoft ChakraCore are affected by CVE-2020-17131.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17131?

CVE-2020-17131 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-17131?

Apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft to address CVE-2020-17131.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17131?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-17131 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17131)

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