CVE-2019-1333: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2019

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server, aka 'Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

19 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 2008=sp2

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1333

Event History

Oct 10, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:28 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:28 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1333?

CVE-2019-1333 has a severity rating of Critical according to Microsoft security guidelines.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1333?

To fix CVE-2019-1333, you should update your Windows Remote Desktop Client by applying the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1333?

CVE-2019-1333 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (multiple versions), and Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1333?

CVE-2019-1333 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability that occurs when connecting to a malicious server using the Windows Remote Desktop Client.

Can CVE-2019-1333 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-1333 can be exploited remotely if a user connects to a malicious server using the affected Remote Desktop Client.