SB2019052315 - Sendbox bypass in Microsoft Internet Explorer



SB2019052315 - Sendbox bypass in Microsoft Internet Explorer

Published: May 23, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019052315
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Sendbox bypass (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way Internet Explorer handles loaded .DLL libraries. An attacker who can attack a malicious .dll file to the Internet Explorer process can bypass IE Protected Mode and execute arbitrary JS code with medium integrity permissions.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.