Information disclosure in Internet Explorer and Edge



Published: 2020-02-11
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-0706
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
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Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU25250

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0706

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft browsers handle cross-origin requests. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and determine the origin of all of the web pages in the affected browser.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge: All versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 10 - 11

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0706


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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