First published: Tue Apr 09 2019(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows TCP/IP stack improperly handles fragmented IP packets, aka 'Windows TCP/IP Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Windows 10 | ||
Windows 10 | =1607 | |
Windows 10 | =1703 | |
Windows 10 | =1709 | |
Windows 10 | =1803 | |
Windows 10 | =1809 | |
Microsoft Windows | ||
Microsoft Windows RT | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | ||
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1709 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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CVE-2019-0688 is rated as important in terms of severity due to its potential for information disclosure.
To fix CVE-2019-0688, ensure that your Microsoft Windows version is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
CVE-2019-0688 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
CVE-2019-0688 exploits improper handling of fragmented IP packets in the Windows TCP/IP stack.
Yes, CVE-2019-0688 can potentially lead to information disclosure, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.