CVE-2019-0802: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2019

Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka 'Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0849.

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 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

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0802

Event History

Apr 9, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:15 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:15 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0802?

CVE-2019-0802 has a severity rating of important, indicating a moderate impact on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0802?

To fix CVE-2019-0802, ensure that the latest security updates and patches from Microsoft are applied to your affected Windows systems.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0802?

CVE-2019-0802 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and several Windows Server editions.

Can CVE-2019-0802 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2019-0802 can potentially allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information from memory.

What component does CVE-2019-0802 relate to?

CVE-2019-0802 is associated with the Windows GDI (Graphics Device Interface) component that improperly discloses memory contents.