#VU31684 Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2020-1341

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#VU31684 Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2020-1341

Published: July 20, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU31684
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1341
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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