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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0847
CVE-2020-0847:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, known as 'VBScript Remote Code Execution Vulnerability' (CVE-2020-0847). The vulnerability was disclosed in March 2020 and affects various Microsoft Windows operating systems and Internet Explorer versions (MITRE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned 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. This indicates that the vulnerability is network exploitable but requires high attack complexity and user interaction. The vulnerability affects the VBScript engine's handling of objects in memory (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user. Users with administrative privileges would be more severely impacted compared to users with restricted access (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate security patches through Windows Update to protect their systems (MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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