CVE-2019-0541
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
80.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the MSHTML engine inproperly validates input, aka "MSHTML Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Internet Explorer 10, Office 365 ProPlus.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-01-08
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-46536
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-0541?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the MSHTML engine inproperly validates input, aka "MSHTML Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Word Viewer, Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Internet Explorer 10, Office 365 ProPlus.
Is CVE-2019-0541 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-0541 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-0541?
CVE-2019-0541 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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