#VU21010 Out-of-bounds read in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1283
Published: September 10, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU21010
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1283
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.