CVE-2019-0856: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 2019
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows 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·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0856?
CVE-2019-0856 has been assigned a critical severity rating.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0856?
To mitigate CVE-2019-0856, it is recommended to install the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-0856?
CVE-2019-0856 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server versions.
4
Can CVE-2019-0856 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2019-0856 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system remotely.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0856?
While applying the security update is the best way to address CVE-2019-0856, additional temporary mitigation steps may be outlined in the security advisory.