Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Browsers
CVE-2019-0884

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer 11
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows Server 2012
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 1903 For 32-bit Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 May 2019

Summary

A vulnerability exists within the scripting engine of Microsoft browsers that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code. This occurs due to improper handling of objects in memory, which can lead to malicious exploitation. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Users are advised to keep their browsers updated to protect against this security threat.

Affected Version(s)

Internet Explorer 10 Windows Server 2012

Internet Explorer 11 Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1

Internet Explorer 11 Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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