What is the severity of CVE-2019-1440?

CVE-2019-1440 is rated as important in severity; it can lead to information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1440?

To fix CVE-2019-1440, apply the latest Windows security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1440?

CVE-2019-1440 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903 and Windows Server versions 2016 and 2019.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1440?

CVE-2019-1440 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

Can CVE-2019-1440 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-1440 requires local access to the system, making remote exploitation unlikely.

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CVE-2019-1440

medium

5.5

CWE

200

12/11/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-1440: Infoleak

First published: Tue Nov 12 2019(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the win32k component improperly provides kernel information, aka 'Win32k Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1436.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 10	=1709
Microsoft Windows 10	=1803
Microsoft Windows 10	=1809
Microsoft Windows 10	=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1440

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1440

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1440?
CVE-2019-1440 is rated as important in severity; it can lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1440?
To fix CVE-2019-1440, apply the latest Windows security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1440?
CVE-2019-1440 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903 and Windows Server versions 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1440?
CVE-2019-1440 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2019-1440 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1440 requires local access to the system, making remote exploitation unlikely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1440?
CVE-2019-1440 is rated as important in severity; it can lead to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1440?
To fix CVE-2019-1440, apply the latest Windows security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1440?
CVE-2019-1440 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903 and Windows Server versions 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1440?
CVE-2019-1440 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Can CVE-2019-1440 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1440 requires local access to the system, making remote exploitation unlikely.