Vulnerability identifier: #VU17945
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of attacker-supplied input when processing responses from a malicious DHCP server. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to a malicious DHCP server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 1803 10.0.17134.48, 10 1809 10.0.17763.1
Windows Server: 2019 10.0.17763.1 - 2019 1803
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0698
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.