SB2020051247 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Chakra Scripting Engine



SB2020051247 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Chakra Scripting Engine

Published: May 12, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020051247
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1037)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Chakra scripting engine in Microsoft Edge (HTML-based). 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.