This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Chakra. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the Intl object in JavaScript. By performing actions in JavaScript, an attacker can trigger a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Chakra |
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The severity of ZDI-20-698 is considered high due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-20-698, update Microsoft Chakra to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
ZDI-20-698 affects installations of Microsoft Chakra that are outdated or unpatched.
ZDI-20-698 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.