Vulnerability identifier: #VU20236
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing DHCP responses within Windows DHCP client. A remote attacker can send specially crafted DHCP response to the affected system, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 7, 10 - 10 1803
Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1803
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0736
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.