Vulnerability identifier: #VU26808
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
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 within the scripting engine. 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.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild as of October 1, 2020.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Internet Explorer: 9 - 11
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968
http://ti.dbappsecurity.com.cn/blog/index.php/2020/09/18/operation-domino/
http://twitter.com/peterkruse/status/1311567387221778437?s=20
http://twitter.com/ClearskySec/status/1311291935685070848
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.