CVE-2019-0736: Windows DHCP Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2019
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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'.

Other sources

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows DHCP client when an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses to a client. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code on the client machine. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could send specially crafted DHCP responses to a client. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows DHCP clients handle certain DHCP responses.

NVD

Affected Software

15 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Event History

Aug 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0736?

CVE-2019-0736 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-0736?

To fix CVE-2019-0736, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0736?

CVE-2019-0736 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0736?

CVE-2019-0736 is a memory corruption vulnerability related to the DHCP client.

5

Can CVE-2019-0736 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-0736 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends specially crafted DHCP responses to a vulnerable client.

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