CVE-2019-1226: Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services – formerly known as Terminal Services – when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests. This vulnerability is pre-authentication and requires no user interaction. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the target system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to send a specially crafted request to the target systems Remote Desktop Service via RDP. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Remote Desktop Services handles connection requests.
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A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services – formerly known as Terminal Services – when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the target system using RDP and sends specially crafted requests, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1181, CVE-2019-1182, CVE-2019-1222.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1226?
CVE-2019-1226 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1226?
To fix CVE-2019-1226, you should apply the security updates released by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-1226?
CVE-2019-1226 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1803, 1809, 1903, and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
Can CVE-2019-1226 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2019-1226 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2019-1226?
No, CVE-2019-1226 does not require any user interaction to be exploited.