Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1341 |
CWE-ID | CWE-427 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Edge Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU31684
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1341
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to DLL files are allowed to download without prompting additional warning to the user. A remote attacker can trick a victim to visit a specially crafted website to drop the DLL files on the users Download folder (or equivalent) and gain elevated privileges.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Edge: before 84.0.522.40
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1341
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.