CVE-2019-0794: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 2019
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when OLE automation improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'OLE Automation 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·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0794?
CVE-2019-0794 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability that could allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0794?
To fix CVE-2019-0794, ensure that your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0794?
CVE-2019-0794 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
4
What can an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2019-0794?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-0794 can execute arbitrary code on the target system, potentially gaining full control.
5
Is CVE-2019-0794 related to OLE automation issues?
Yes, CVE-2019-0794 is specifically related to how OLE automation improperly handles objects in memory.