CVE-2019-1059: High severity internet explorer vulnerability
Published Jul 15, 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-2019-1001, CVE-2019-1004, CVE-2019-1056.
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
Jul 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1059?
CVE-2019-1059 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-1059?
To fix CVE-2019-1059, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Internet Explorer.
3
What versions of Internet Explorer are affected by CVE-2019-1059?
CVE-2019-1059 affects Internet Explorer versions 9, 10, and 11.
4
Can CVE-2019-1059 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-1059 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on a target system.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-1059?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-1059 include unauthorized access and control of the affected system by an attacker.