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CVE-2019-1224

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 7.60%

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CVE-2019-1224 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows RDP server improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to connect remotely to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows RDP server initializes memory.. EPSS estimates a 7.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows RDP server improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to connect remotely to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows RDP server initializes memory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
7.60%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 101803
MicrosoftWindows 101809
MicrosoftWindows 101903
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161803
MicrosoftWindows Server 20161903
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1224?
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows RDP server improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to connect remotely to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows RDP server initializes memory.
How severe is CVE-2019-1224?
CVE-2019-1224 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1224?
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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Source: NVD / NIST