#VU29791 Information disclosure in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2020-1462
Published: July 14, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29791
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1462
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the Skype for Business is accessed via Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based). A remote attacker can trick a victim into clicking a specially crafted URL that prompts the Skype app and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.