CVE-2020-1096

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge PDF Reader improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Edge PDF Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.46% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1096 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1096?
CVE-2020-1096 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1096?
To fix CVE-2020-1096, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-1096 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-1096 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-1096?
CVE-2020-1096 affects Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems.
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