Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft VBScript Engine
CVE-2019-1485

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2019-1485?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the VBScript engine due to improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the target system. This could allow the attacker to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. This vulnerability is especially concerning as it can be exploited through various attack vectors, including compromised web pages that contain malicious VBScript code.

Affected Version(s)

Internet Explorer 10 Windows Server 2012

Internet Explorer 11 Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems

Internet Explorer 11 Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

8% 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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