Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU21010

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1283

Published: September 10, 2019

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21010

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1283

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2019-1283

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

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

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