SB2019092316 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Internet Explorer

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SB2019092316 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Internet Explorer

Published: September 23, 2019 Updated: September 24, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019092316
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1367)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the scripting engine in JScript.dll. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted webpage, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References