CERT-In Vulnerability Note
CIVN-2019-0195
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Internet Explorer
Original Issue Date:December 12, 2019
Severity Rating: HIGH
Software Affected
- Internet Explorer versions 9, 10 and 11
Overview
A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Internet Explorer that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system.
Description
This vulnerability exists in Microsoft Internet Explorer due to improper handling of objects in memory by the VBscript engine. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by hosting a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability through Internet Explorer and then convince a user to visit the website. The vulnerability can also be exploited via crafted Microsoft Office files, compromised websites and websites which accept or host user-provided content or advertisements.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Solution
Apply appropriate patches as mentioned in Microsoft Security Bulletin:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/
Vendor Information
Microsoft
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1485
References
Microsoft
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1485
Symantec
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/vulnerabilities/writeup/111074
CVE Name
CVE-2019-1485
Disclaimer
The information provided herein is on "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind.
Contact Information
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Postal address
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Government of India
Electronics Niketan
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003
India
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