CVE-2019-0547
CriticalA memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP client when an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses to a client, aka "Windows DHCP Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Published Jan 8, 2019 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-0547 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3) affecting Windows 10 (Microsoft), Windows 10 Servers.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP client when an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses to a client, aka "Windows DHCP Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10Microsoft | 1803, >= Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | n/a |
| Windows 10 Servers | >= version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 8, 2019
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP client when an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses to a client, aka "Windows DHCP Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Affected: Windows 10 (Microsoft) versions 1803, >= Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems; Windows 10 Servers versions >= version 1803 (Server Core Installation). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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