Vulnerability identifier: #VU23499

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1470

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated usre of a guest operating system can use specially crafted program to send request to the host operating system and disclose memory of the host OS.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 1903, 7, 8.1

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1903

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1470

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.