CVE-2019-0918: High severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published May 16, 2019
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft browsers, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0884, CVE-2019-0911.
Affected Software
19 affected components
Microsoft Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
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 10=1903
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
Remediation
Event History
May 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0918?
CVE-2019-0918 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0918?
To fix CVE-2019-0918, apply the security updates released by Microsoft for affected versions of Internet Explorer.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2019-0918?
CVE-2019-0918 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
4
Can CVE-2019-0918 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-0918 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
5
What systems are at risk for CVE-2019-0918?
Systems running certain versions of Internet Explorer on Windows operating systems are at risk for CVE-2019-0918.