CVE-2019-0981

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Framework or .NET Core improperly handle web requests, aka '.Net Framework and .Net Core Denial of Service Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0820, CVE-2019-0980.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.19% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft .NET Core
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows RT 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0981 patch vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1259 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0981?
CVE-2019-0981 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0981?
To fix CVE-2019-0981, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-0981 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-0981 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-0981?
CVE-2019-0981 affects Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft .NET Core, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 on Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1.
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