CVE-2019-1171: SymCrypt Information Disclosure Vulnerability
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in SymCrypt during the OAEP decryption stage, aka 'SymCrypt Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
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An information disclosure vulnerability exists in SymCrypt during the OAEP decryption stage. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability through a software change to the OAEP decoding operations.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-1171?
CVE-2019-1171 is classified as a high severity information disclosure vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1171?
To fix CVE-2019-1171, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-1171?
CVE-2019-1171 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What impact does CVE-2019-1171 have?
CVE-2019-1171 can allow an attacker to disclose sensitive information during the OAEP decryption stage.
Can CVE-2019-1171 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1171 can potentially be exploited remotely, increasing the risk of information leakage.