CVE-2019-1119

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that DirectWrite handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectWrite Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1117, CVE-2019-1118, CVE-2019-1120, CVE-2019-1121, CVE-2019-1122, CVE-2019-1123, CVE-2019-1124, CVE-2019-1127, CVE-2019-1128.

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 34.65% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Windows

Affected: Microsoft Windows Server

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems

Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1119	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1119?: CVE-2019-1119 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1119?: To fix CVE-2019-1119, 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-2019-1119 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-1119 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~35% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1119?: CVE-2019-1119 affects Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems.

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