7.6
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2019-0988: Microsoft Windows jscript9 RegExp.input Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jun 12 2019(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0920, CVE-2019-1005, CVE-2019-1055, CVE-2019-1080.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows
Internet Explorer=10
Microsoft Windows Server
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
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-0988?

    CVE-2019-0988 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-0988?

    To fix CVE-2019-0988, ensure that your Internet Explorer and other affected Microsoft products are updated with the latest security patches.

  • What operating systems are affected by CVE-2019-0988?

    CVE-2019-0988 affects Internet Explorer versions 10 and 11 running on various Microsoft Windows operating systems.

  • Is CVE-2019-0988 exploit-related?

    Yes, CVE-2019-0988 is exploit-related, allowing attackers to perform remote code execution via specially crafted web content.

  • What does the vulnerability CVE-2019-0988 affect?

    CVE-2019-0988 affects the scripting engine in Internet Explorer, particularly its handling of objects in memory.

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