Vulnerability identifier: #VU18767
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications /
Web browsers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge due to the browser fails to set Mark of the Web Tagging (MOTW). Such browser behavior leads to possibility to bypass a large number of Microsoft security technologies.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Edge:
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1054
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.