CVE-2019-0779 Memory corruption in Microsoft Edge
Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting a memory corruption flaw in Microsoft Edge.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-0779?
CVE-2019-0779 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, published on 9 Apr 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Edge improperly accesses objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0779?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Edge.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-0779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w6pp-cpwf-55f3.