CVE-2020-1213

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'VBScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1214, CVE-2020-1215, CVE-2020-1216, CVE-2020-1230, CVE-2020-1260.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.48% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 9
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1213 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1213?
CVE-2020-1213 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1213?
To fix CVE-2020-1213, 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-2020-1213 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-1213 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-1213?
CVE-2020-1213 affects Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 2004 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 2004 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 2004 for 32-bit Systems.
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