7.6
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1055

First published: Wed Jun 12 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-2019-0920, CVE-2019-0988, CVE-2019-1005, CVE-2019-1080.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Internet Explorer=9
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1055?

    CVE-2019-1055 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a significant risk of remote code execution.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-1055?

    To fix CVE-2019-1055, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Internet Explorer.

  • Which versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2019-1055?

    CVE-2019-1055 specifically affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.

  • Can CVE-2019-1055 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, an exploit of CVE-2019-1055 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and potentially lead to data breaches.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2019-1055?

    Microsoft recommends disabling certain features and using alternative browsers as a temporary workaround until updates are applied for CVE-2019-1055.

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