Microsoft Releases Security Advisory on Internet Explorer Vulnerability

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Microsoft Releases Security Advisory on Internet Explorer Vulnerability [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2020/01/17/microsoft-releases-security-advisory-internet-explorer ] 
01/17/2020 08:55 PM EST 
Original release date: January 17, 2020

Microsoft has released a security advisory to address a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer. A remote attacker 
could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system. According to the advisory, Microsoft is aware 
of limited targeted attacks.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review Microsofts 
Advisory ADV20001 [ https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV200001 ] and CERT/CC's 
Vulnerability Note VU#338824 [ https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/338824/ ] for more information, implement workarounds, and 
apply updates when available. Consider using Microsoft Edge or an alternate browser until patches are made available.

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