CVE-2019-0726: 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-2019-0698.

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-2019-0726

Event History

Apr 8, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:38 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:38 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0726?

CVE-2019-0726 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0726?

To fix CVE-2019-0726, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-0726?

CVE-2019-0726 affects Windows 10 versions 1803 and 1809, as well as Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

What type of attacks can CVE-2019-0726 facilitate?

CVE-2019-0726 can facilitate remote code execution attacks if exploited by an attacker sending specially crafted DHCP responses.

Is CVE-2019-0726 being actively exploited in the wild?

There have been reports of CVE-2019-0726 being actively exploited, making it urgent to address this vulnerability.