CVE-2019-0547: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jan 8, 2019
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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

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.

2

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.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0547?

CVE-2019-0547 affects Windows 10 and Windows Server editions.

4

What type of attack exploits CVE-2019-0547?

CVE-2019-0547 can be exploited through specially crafted DHCP responses sent by an attacker.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2019-0547?

The risks of CVE-2019-0547 include potential full system compromise and unauthorized code execution.

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