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Microsoft Releases Security Update for Edge

Microsoft has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Edge (Chromium-based). A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write files to arbitrary locations and gain elevated privileges.

Threat ID:
CC-3477
Category:
Threat Severity:
Information only
Threat Vector:
Published:
28 May 2020 12:00 AM
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Summary

Microsoft has released a security update to address a vulnerability in Edge (Chromium-based). A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to write files to arbitrary locations and gain elevated privileges.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Microsoft Edge

  • Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) - Versions earlier than 83.0.478.37

Remediation steps

Type Step

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft's security advisory for CVE-2020-1195 and apply the necessary update.

Last edited: 29 June 2021 12:01 pm