CVE-2019-1228

Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel 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 7
Affected: Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1228?
CVE-2019-1228 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1228?
To fix CVE-2019-1228, 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-2019-1228 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-1228 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-2019-1228?
CVE-2019-1228 affects Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 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).
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