CVE-2019-0547: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Jan 8, 2019
·Updated
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 Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Remediation
Event History
Jan 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0547?
CVE-2019-0547 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-0547?
To mitigate CVE-2019-0547, ensure that your Windows DHCP client is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
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Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0547?
CVE-2019-0547 affects Windows 10 and Windows Server editions.
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What type of attack exploits CVE-2019-0547?
CVE-2019-0547 can be exploited through specially crafted DHCP responses sent by an attacker.
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What are the risks associated with CVE-2019-0547?
The risks of CVE-2019-0547 include potential full system compromise and unauthorized code execution.