Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows - CVE-2021-26419
Published: May 11, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53114
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26419
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Windows
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Scripting Engine. A remote administrator can trick a victim to visit a malicious website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.