CVE-2019-0698: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 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 CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0697, CVE-2019-0726.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0698

Event History

Apr 8, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:44 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:44 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0698?

CVE-2019-0698 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0698?

To mitigate CVE-2019-0698, ensure that Microsoft security updates are applied to affected versions of Windows.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0698?

CVE-2019-0698 affects Windows 10 version 1803, Windows 10 version 1809, Windows Server 2016 version 1803, and Windows Server 2019.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0698?

CVE-2019-0698 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Windows DHCP client.

Can CVE-2019-0698 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-0698 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses.