CVE-2019-0688: High severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 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'.
Affected Software
14 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0688?
CVE-2019-0688 is rated as important in terms of severity due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0688?
To fix CVE-2019-0688, ensure that your Microsoft Windows version is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-0688?
CVE-2019-0688 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
4
What does CVE-2019-0688 exploit?
CVE-2019-0688 exploits improper handling of fragmented IP packets in the Windows TCP/IP stack.
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Can CVE-2019-0688 lead to data leakage?
Yes, CVE-2019-0688 can potentially lead to information disclosure, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.