What is the severity of CVE-2019-0840?

CVE-2019-0840 has a severity rating of 'Important' according to Microsoft.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0840?

To fix CVE-2019-0840, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0840?

CVE-2019-0840 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0840?

CVE-2019-0840 is an information disclosure vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel.

Can CVE-2019-0840 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-0840 cannot be directly exploited remotely but could allow an attacker to gain sensitive information if they already have access to the vulnerable system.

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CVE-2019-0840

medium

5.5

9/4/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-0840

First published: Tue Apr 09 2019(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0844.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809
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-2019-0840

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0840

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0840?
CVE-2019-0840 has a severity rating of 'Important' according to Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0840?
To fix CVE-2019-0840, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0840?
CVE-2019-0840 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0840?
CVE-2019-0840 is an information disclosure vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel.
Can CVE-2019-0840 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-0840 cannot be directly exploited remotely but could allow an attacker to gain sensitive information if they already have access to the vulnerable system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0840?
CVE-2019-0840 has a severity rating of 'Important' according to Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0840?
To fix CVE-2019-0840, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0840?
CVE-2019-0840 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0840?
CVE-2019-0840 is an information disclosure vulnerability caused by improper handling of objects in memory by the Windows kernel.
Can CVE-2019-0840 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-0840 cannot be directly exploited remotely but could allow an attacker to gain sensitive information if they already have access to the vulnerable system.