CVE-2019-0648
CVE-2019-0648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Edge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Chakra improperly discloses the contents of its memory, which could provide an attacker with information to further compromise the user's computer or data.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker must know the memory address of where the object was created.The update addresses the vulnerability by changing the way certain functions handle objects in memory, aka Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0658.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-0648?
- An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Chakra improperly discloses the contents of its memory, which could provide an attacker with information to further compromise the user's computer or data.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker must know the memory address of where the object was created.The update addresses the vulnerability by changing the way certain functions handle objects in memory, aka Scripting Engine Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0658.
- How severe is CVE-2019-0648?
- CVE-2019-0648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-0648 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-0648?
- CVE-2019-0648 affects Microsoft Edge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-0648?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-0648 published?
- CVE-2019-0648 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106885
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0648
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:edge:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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