What is the severity of CVE-2019-0938?

CVE-2019-0938 is considered to be of medium severity.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0938?

To mitigate CVE-2019-0938, ensure that Microsoft Edge is updated to the latest version.

Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2019-0938?

CVE-2019-0938 affects Microsoft Edge running on various versions of Windows 10 prior to the update.

Can CVE-2019-0938 lead to remote code execution?

CVE-2019-0938 does not directly lead to remote code execution but allows elevation of privilege within the system.

Is Microsoft Windows Server affected by CVE-2019-0938?

CVE-2019-0938 does not affect Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or 2019, as those versions are not vulnerable.

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CVE-2019-0938

critical

16/5/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-0938

First published: Thu May 16 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the browser, aka 'Microsoft Edge Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Edge
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 Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0938

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0938

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0938?
CVE-2019-0938 is considered to be of medium severity.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0938?
To mitigate CVE-2019-0938, ensure that Microsoft Edge is updated to the latest version.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2019-0938?
CVE-2019-0938 affects Microsoft Edge running on various versions of Windows 10 prior to the update.
Can CVE-2019-0938 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2019-0938 does not directly lead to remote code execution but allows elevation of privilege within the system.
Is Microsoft Windows Server affected by CVE-2019-0938?
CVE-2019-0938 does not affect Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or 2019, as those versions are not vulnerable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0938?
CVE-2019-0938 is considered to be of medium severity.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0938?
To mitigate CVE-2019-0938, ensure that Microsoft Edge is updated to the latest version.
Which versions of Microsoft Edge are affected by CVE-2019-0938?
CVE-2019-0938 affects Microsoft Edge running on various versions of Windows 10 prior to the update.
Can CVE-2019-0938 lead to remote code execution?
CVE-2019-0938 does not directly lead to remote code execution but allows elevation of privilege within the system.
Is Microsoft Windows Server affected by CVE-2019-0938?
CVE-2019-0938 does not affect Microsoft Windows Server 2016 or 2019, as those versions are not vulnerable.