SB2020120822 - Memory Corruption in Microsoft Chakra Scripting Engine



SB2020120822 - Memory Corruption in Microsoft Chakra Scripting Engine

Published: December 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020120822
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17131)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in Chakra Scripting Engine. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.