7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1255

First published: Mon Sep 23 2019(Updated: )

A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft Defender improperly handles files, aka 'Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Defender
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 10=1903
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=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection=2012
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection=2012-r2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-1255?

    CVE-2019-1255 is a denial of service vulnerability in Microsoft Defender.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2019-1255?

    Microsoft Windows Defender, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection are affected by CVE-2019-1255.

  • How severe is CVE-2019-1255?

    CVE-2019-1255 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-1255?

    Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to mitigate CVE-2019-1255.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-1255?

    More information about CVE-2019-1255 can be found at the following link: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1255

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