Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge's Chakra Scripting Engine
CVE-2019-1298

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Edge (edgehtml-based) On Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Edge (edgehtml-based) On Windows 10 Version 1607 For 32-bit Systems
Microsoft Edge (edgehtml-based) On Windows 10 Version 1607 For X64-based Systems
Microsoft Edge (edgehtml-based) On Windows 10 Version 1703 For 32-bit Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 September 2019

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the Chakra scripting engine used in Microsoft Edge, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's system. This flaw is linked to memory handling issues that can be exploited through specially crafted web content. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could enable attackers to gain access to sensitive information or take control of the affected system, making it crucial for users to ensure their browsers are updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

Affected Version(s)

ChakraCore = unspecified

Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems = unspecified

Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems = unspecified

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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