CVE-2019-0667Internet Explorer Out-of-Bounds Write
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Published Apr 8, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-0667 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Internet Explorer (Microsoft), Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11 and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 1, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
31%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Apr 1, 2019
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0665, CVE-2019-0666, CVE-2019-0772.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 1, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 10, 11, 9 | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 10 | >= Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 11 | >= Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | n/a |
| Internet Explorer 9 | >= Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | n/a |
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 1, 2019
Publicly disclosed
Apr 8, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the VBScript engine handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows VBScript Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Affected: Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, 9; Internet Explorer 10 versions >= Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1; Internet Explorer 11 versions >= Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 1, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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