CVE-2019-0676
CVE-2019-0676 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-05-23).
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-05-23)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-1436
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-05-23)
- Affected product: Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly handles objects in memory.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could test for the presence of files on disk, aka 'Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-0676?
- An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly handles objects in memory.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could test for the presence of files on disk, aka 'Internet Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
- How severe is CVE-2019-0676?
- CVE-2019-0676 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-0676 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2019-0676 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-05-23, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-0676?
- CVE-2019-0676 primarily affects Microsoft Internet Explorer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-0676?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2019-0676 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2019-0676 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-1436. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-05-23).
- When was CVE-2019-0676 published?
- CVE-2019-0676 was published on 2019-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106886
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0676
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-0676
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:internet_explorer:11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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