#VU18764 Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Edge and ChakraCore - CVE-2019-1023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU18764

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1023

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
ChakraCore
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the way the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Microsoft Edge. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted web page to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge: All versions

ChakraCore: All versions

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1023

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.