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CVE-2020-0968

Summary
Assigner-microsoft
Assigner Org ID-f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
Published At-15 Apr, 2020 | 15:13
Updated At-30 Jul, 2025 | 01:45
Rejected At-
Credits

Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to how the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory, leading to remote code execution.

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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV)
cisa.gov
Vendor:
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product:Internet Explorer
Added At:03 Nov, 2021
Due At:03 May, 2022

Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Internet Explorer contains a memory corruption vulnerability due to how the Scripting Engine handles objects in memory, leading to remote code execution.

Used in Ransomware

:

Unknown

CWE

:
CWE-787

Required Action:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes:

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0968
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:microsoft
Assigner Org ID:f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
Published At:15 Apr, 2020 | 15:13
Updated At:30 Jul, 2025 | 01:45
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0970.

Affected Products
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 9
Versions
Affected
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11
Versions
Affected
  • Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
  • Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
  • Windows RT 8.1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
Versions
Affected
  • unspecified
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
Versions
Affected
  • unspecified
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
Versions
Affected
  • unspecified
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Versions
Affected
  • unspecified
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Versions
Affected
  • unspecified
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
Versions
Affected
  • unspecified
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Internet Explorer 11 on Windows Server 2012
Versions
Affected
  • unspecified
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
textN/ARemote Code Execution
Type: text
CWE ID: N/A
Description: Remote Code Execution
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968
x_refsource_MISC
Hyperlink: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
Hyperlink: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968
Resource:
x_refsource_MISC
x_transferred
2. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-787CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-787
Description: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.17.5HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.5
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Metrics Other Info
kev
dateAdded:
2021-11-03
reference:
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0968
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Timeline
EventDate
CVE-2020-0968 added to CISA KEV2021-11-03 00:00:00
Event: CVE-2020-0968 added to CISA KEV
Date: 2021-11-03 00:00:00
Replaced By
Rejected Reason
References
HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:secure@microsoft.com
Published At:15 Apr, 2020 | 15:15
Updated At:07 Feb, 2025 | 16:15

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0970.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
2021-11-032022-05-03Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption VulnerabilityApply updates per vendor instructions.
Date Added: 2021-11-03
Due Date: 2022-05-03
Vulnerability Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability
Required Action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.17.5HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Secondary3.17.5HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary2.07.6HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.5
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.5
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Primary
Version: 2.0
Base score: 7.6
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CPE Matches
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>internet_explorer>>11
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10>>1607
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10>>1709
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1709:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10>>1803
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1803:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10>>1809
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10>>1903
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1903:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_10>>1909
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_7>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_8.1>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_rt_8.1>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2008>>r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2012>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2012>>r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2016>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2019>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>internet_explorer>>9
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Microsoft Corporation
microsoft
>>windows_server_2008>>-
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-787Primarynvd@nist.gov
CWE-787Secondary134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CWE ID: CWE-787
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-787
Type: Secondary
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
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Vendor Statements
References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968secure@microsoft.com
Patch
Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0968
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Resource:
Patch
Vendor Advisory

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