Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Browsers
CVE-2019-1001

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Internet Explorer 11
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows Server 2012
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 1903 For 32-bit Systems
Internet Explorer 11 On Windows 10 Version 1903 For X64-based Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 July 2019

Summary

A remote code execution flaw exists in Microsoft browsers due to improper handling of objects in memory by the scripting engine. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the user’s system if a user views a specially crafted web page. This could lead to installing malicious programs, viewing or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full user rights. Users of impacted browsers are encouraged to apply the necessary security updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

ChakraCore = unspecified

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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