What is the severity of CVE-2019-0838?

CVE-2019-0838 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's assessment.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0838?

To fix CVE-2019-0838, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0838?

CVE-2019-0838 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.

What is the impact of CVE-2019-0838 on my system?

CVE-2019-0838 can lead to information disclosure, allowing limited credentials to be improperly disclosed.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0838 if I cannot apply the update immediately?

Currently, no specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2019-0838, so applying the update is advised as soon as possible.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-0838

high

7.8

9/4/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-0838

First published: Tue Apr 09 2019(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Task Scheduler improperly discloses credentials to Windows Credential Manager, aka 'Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0839.

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 7	=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0838

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0838

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0838?
CVE-2019-0838 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's assessment.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0838?
To fix CVE-2019-0838, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0838?
CVE-2019-0838 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-0838 on my system?
CVE-2019-0838 can lead to information disclosure, allowing limited credentials to be improperly disclosed.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0838 if I cannot apply the update immediately?
Currently, no specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2019-0838, so applying the update is advised as soon as possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0838?
CVE-2019-0838 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's assessment.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0838?
To fix CVE-2019-0838, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0838?
CVE-2019-0838 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-0838 on my system?
CVE-2019-0838 can lead to information disclosure, allowing limited credentials to be improperly disclosed.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0838 if I cannot apply the update immediately?
Currently, no specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2019-0838, so applying the update is advised as soon as possible.

CVE-2019-0838

Remedy

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Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0838?

How do I fix CVE-2019-0838?

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0838?

What is the impact of CVE-2019-0838 on my system?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0838 if I cannot apply the update immediately?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0838?

How do I fix CVE-2019-0838?

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0838?

What is the impact of CVE-2019-0838 on my system?

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0838 if I cannot apply the update immediately?