CVE-2020-0816 Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory corruption flaw in Microsoft Edge.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-0816?
CVE-2020-0816 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 12 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-0816?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0816?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-0816 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-0816 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-0816 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qjph-xcqp-2vj3.