What is the severity of CVE-2019-0788?

CVE-2019-0788 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0788?

To fix CVE-2019-0788, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0788?

CVE-2019-0788 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.

What is the impact of CVE-2019-0788?

The impact of CVE-2019-0788 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by using a malicious Remote Desktop server.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0788?

While there are no official workarounds, avoiding untrusted remote desktops can help mitigate the risk of CVE-2019-0788.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-0788

critical

9.3

11/9/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-0788

First published: Wed Sep 11 2019(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server, aka 'Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0787, CVE-2019-1290, CVE-2019-1291.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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 10	=1903
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0788

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0788

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0788?
CVE-2019-0788 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0788?
To fix CVE-2019-0788, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0788?
CVE-2019-0788 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-0788?
The impact of CVE-2019-0788 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by using a malicious Remote Desktop server.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0788?
While there are no official workarounds, avoiding untrusted remote desktops can help mitigate the risk of CVE-2019-0788.

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