CVE-2019-1158

Windows Graphics Component Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise a user’s system. There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document or by convincing a user to visit an untrusted webpage. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows GDI component handles objects in memory.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.90% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709
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
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 7
Affected: Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Windows 8.1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Systems Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1158 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1158?
CVE-2019-1158 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1158?
To fix CVE-2019-1158, 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-2019-1158 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-1158 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1158?
CVE-2019-1158 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1803, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709, 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, Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Systems Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation).
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