CVE-2019-0887
HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 70.97%
Last modified
CVE-2019-0887 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services - formerly known as Terminal Services - when an authenticated attacker abuses clipboard redirection, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 70.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services - formerly known as Terminal Services - when an authenticated attacker abuses clipboard redirection, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Remote Desktop Client | < 1.2.2691 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | 10.0.22000.376 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108964Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0887Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-the-hyper-v-connection/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108964Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0887Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-attack-code-execution-on-rdp-clients/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.checkpoint.com/reverse-rdp-the-hyper-v-connection/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-0887?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services - formerly known as Terminal Services - when an authenticated attacker abuses clipboard redirection, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0887?
CVE-2019-0887 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0887?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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