CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-0547

First published: Tue Jan 08 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=1803

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-0547?

    CVE-2019-0547 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • 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.

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

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

  • What type of attack exploits CVE-2019-0547?

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

  • 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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