CVE-2020-0968

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)Known to be used in ransomware campaigns

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Internet Explorer
PublishedApr 15, 2020
First seenApr 15, 2020
Added to KEVNov 3, 2021

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: May 3, 2022

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft internet_explorer11, 9—

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CVE-2020-0968 · Microsoft Internet Explorer · Dark Radar