Microsoft Edge Security Update – 18 January 2024

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to gain elevated privileges, perform denial of service attacks, bypass security restrictions, execute arbitrary code, and gain access to the affected system by persuading the victim to open
specially crafted content.

Sample of the addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Microsoft Edge Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-0519):

• CVSS: 8.8
• Attack Vector: Network
• Attack Complexity: Low
• Privileges Required: None
• User Interaction: Required
• Consequences: Gain Access

2. Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Bypass (CVE-2024-20675):

• CVSS: 6.3
• Attack Vector: Network
• Attack Complexity: Low
• Privileges Required: None
• User Interaction: Required
• Consequences: Bypass Security