#VU25900 Buffer overflow


Published: 2020-03-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25900

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0768

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ChakraCore
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing HTML content within the the ChakraCore scripting engine in Microsoft browsers. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting 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

ChakraCore: All versions

Microsoft Edge:

Microsoft Internet Explorer: 11


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0768


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability