CVE-2019-0765: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 2019
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that comctl32.dll handles objects in memory, aka 'Comctl32 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
18 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 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=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0765?
CVE-2019-0765 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0765?
To fix CVE-2019-0765, apply the relevant security update provided by Microsoft for your Windows version.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2019-0765?
CVE-2019-0765 affects several versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and Windows Server versions.
4
Can CVE-2019-0765 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-0765 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0765?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2019-0765; therefore, immediate patching is advised.