Information disclosure in Microsoft Graphics Components



Published: 2019-09-10
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-1283
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU21010

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1283

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Microsoft Graphics Components. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7

Windows Server: 2008 R2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1283


Q & A

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.



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