ID:6083 - Exploit for Input validation error in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2019-0541

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6083 - Exploit for Input validation error in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2019-0541

ID:6083 - Exploit for Input validation error in Microsoft Internet Explorer - CVE-2019-0541

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU16874
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0541
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when the MSHTML engine improperly validates input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into editing a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.