SB2019100924 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Client
Published: October 9, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100924
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1333)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server. A remote attacker with control of a server can trick a victim to connect to it and execute arbitrary code on the computer of the connecting client.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.