Vulnerability Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists when SymCrypt improperly handles a specially crafted digital signature.An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by creating a specially crafted connection or message.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way SymCrypt handles digital signatures., aka 'SymCrypt Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1703 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0865PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0865PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-0865?
CVE-2019-0865 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A denial of service vulnerability exists when SymCrypt improperly handles a specially crafted digital signature.An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by creating a specially crafted connection o...
How severe is CVE-2019-0865?
CVE-2019-0865 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-0865?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.