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CVE-2019-1056: Internet Explorer can run attacker code remotely
CVE-2019-1056 · published 7 years ago
Summary
Internet Explorer's scripting engine can be tricked into running code from a remote attacker. This could let an attacker take control of the affected computer without the user’s knowledge. Update Internet Explorer or apply the provided security patch to close the issue.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | internet_explorer |
11 cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID...
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the scripting engine handles objects in memory in Internet Explorer, aka 'Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1001, CVE-2019-1004, CVE-2019-1059.
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1056 Patch Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published15 Jul 2019
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-1056 · NVD
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