CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1251: Infoleak

First published: Wed Sep 11 2019(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectWrite improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka 'DirectWrite Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1244, CVE-2019-1245.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1251?

    The CVE-2019-1251 vulnerability is categorized as important by Microsoft.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1251?

    To fix CVE-2019-1251, update your software to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1251?

    CVE-2019-1251 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1251?

    CVE-2019-1251 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to improper memory handling in DirectWrite.

  • Can CVE-2019-1251 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-1251 requires local access to be exploited, as it pertains to memory disclosure.

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