CVE-2019-1430

Name: CVE-2019-1430
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-12T19:15:14.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 12.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1430 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly parses specially crafted QuickTime media files.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user, aka 'Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 12.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Media Foundation improperly parses specially crafted QuickTime media files.An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the local user, aka 'Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

12.96%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1903
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1903

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1430Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1430Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 12, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1430?

How severe is CVE-2019-1430?

CVE-2019-1430 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1430?

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