Vulnerability Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows Server DHCP service when processing specially crafted packets. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause the DHCP server service to stop responding. To exploit the vulnerability, a remote unauthenticated attacker could send a specially crafted packet to an affected DHCP server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how DHCP servers handle network packets.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1212PatchVendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1212PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-1212?
CVE-2019-1212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows Server DHCP service when processing specially crafted packets. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause the DHCP ser...
How severe is CVE-2019-1212?
CVE-2019-1212 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-1212?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.