Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge by Microsoft
CVE-2019-1308

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Edge due to the improper handling of objects in memory by the Chakra scripting engine. This flaw can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can execute malicious scripts, leading to unauthorized actions within the browser environment. It is critical for users to apply the recommended patches to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

ChakraCore = unspecified

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

Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML-based) on Windows 10 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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