critical
9.3
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1151: Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 14 2019(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka 'Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1144, CVE-2019-1145, CVE-2019-1149, CVE-2019-1150, CVE-2019-1152.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office=2019
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1151

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1151?

    CVE-2019-1151 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1151?

    To fix CVE-2019-1151, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1151?

    CVE-2019-1151 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, and Windows 10 across various updates.

  • Can CVE-2019-1151 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2019-1151 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted embedded fonts.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1151?

    CVE-2019-1151 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows font library.

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