Vulnerability identifier: #VU18211

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0790

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: 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 execute arbitrary code on the target system

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the the Microsoft XML Core Services MSXML parser. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2012 - 2019 1803

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0790

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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.