#VU21682 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server


Published: 2019-10-09 | Updated: 2019-10-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21682

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1347

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 perform denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing certain files. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file from a remote location, trigger memory corruption and cause the system to stop responding.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 - 10 1903

Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2019 1903


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1347


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.


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