CVE-2019-1418: Infoleak

Published Nov 12, 2019

Updated

An information vulnerability exists when Windows Modules Installer Service improperly discloses file information, aka 'Windows Modules Installer Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

18 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

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-2019-1418

Event History

Nov 12, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:53 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:53 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1418?

CVE-2019-1418 has a severity rating of important, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1418?

To fix CVE-2019-1418, apply the security update provided by Microsoft for your version of Windows.

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-1418?

CVE-2019-1418 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1418?

CVE-2019-1418 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability associated with the Windows Modules Installer Service.

Can CVE-2019-1418 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-1418 can potentially be exploited by attackers with local access to the system, as it involves disclosure of sensitive file information.