CVE-2019-0541: Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2019
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the MSHTML engine inproperly validates input, aka "MSHTML Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Internet Explorer 10, Office 365 ProPlus.

Other sources

Microsoft MSHTML engine contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows for remote code execution vulnerability.

CISA

Affected Software

53 affected components
Microsoft MSHTML
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Excel Viewer=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Microsoft Office Word Viewer
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=11
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Event History

Jan 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-0541?

CVE-2019-0541 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the MSHTML engine that affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Excel Viewer, and Internet Explorer 10.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-0541?

CVE-2019-0541 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-0541?

CVE-2019-0541 affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Excel Viewer, and Internet Explorer 10.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-0541?

To fix CVE-2019-0541, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-0541?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-0541 on the SecurityFocus website (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106402) and the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory (https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0541).

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