SB2019100919 - Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Imaging API
Published: October 9, 2019 Updated: October 9, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100919
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1311)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows Imaging API. A local attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted ".WIM" file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.