Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Edge by Microsoft
CVE-2019-1428

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 1709 For 32-bit Systems
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-1428?

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge’s scripting engine due to improper handling of objects in memory. This flaw enables attackers to exploit remote code execution, potentially granting them the ability to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions within the context of the current user, emphasizing the importance of prompt remediation to reinforce system security.

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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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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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