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A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2020-0712) exists in the way that the ChakraCore scripting engine handles objects in memory. This vulnerability was disclosed and published on February 11, 2020, affecting Microsoft's ChakraCore and various Windows systems (NVD, CVE).
The vulnerability is classified as a memory corruption issue, specifically an Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating that it requires user interaction and has high complexity but can result in complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. When running with administrative privileges, an attacker could take control of the affected system, install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights (NVD).
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate patches through Microsoft's security advisory (MSRC Advisory).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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