CVE-2019-0940: High severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published May 16, 2019
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft browsers access objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Browser Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
18 affected components
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
Microsoft Edge
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-2019-0940?
CVE-2019-0940 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0940?
To fix CVE-2019-0940, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected browsers.
3
Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2019-0940?
CVE-2019-0940 affects Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11.
4
Can CVE-2019-0940 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-0940 can be exploited remotely by an attacker through crafted web content.
5
Is any other software affected by CVE-2019-0940 besides Internet Explorer?
CVE-2019-0940 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer and is not known to affect other software versions.