CVE-2019-1311: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Oct 10, 2019
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Imaging API improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Imaging API Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
16 affected components
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 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Oct 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1311?
CVE-2019-1311 has a severity rating of Critical.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-1311?
To fix CVE-2019-1311, ensure that the latest security updates from Microsoft are installed on affected Windows versions.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-1311?
CVE-2019-1311 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server editions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1311?
CVE-2019-1311 is a remote code execution vulnerability that affects the Windows Imaging API.
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How can CVE-2019-1311 be exploited?
CVE-2019-1311 can be exploited by an attacker who convinces a user to open a specially crafted image file, leading to remote code execution.