Remote code execution in Microsoft Script Runtime



Published: 2020-05-12
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-1061
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU27835

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1061

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Microsoft Script Runtime. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted webpage, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7 - 10 1909

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1909

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1061


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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