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CVE-2020-0674

Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 86.9%
  1. Published11 Feb 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to the way the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory. Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution in the context of the current user.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0673, CVE-2020-0710, CVE-2020-0711, CVE-2020-0712, CVE-2020-0713, CVE-2020-0767.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Internet Explorer10 · 11 · 9

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-0674 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-0674 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-0674?

CVE-2020-0674 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 86.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-0674?

Affected products include Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How do I fix CVE-2020-0674?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.