VDB-141625 · CVE-2019-1284 · GCVE-0-2019-1284

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2 DirectX memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component DirectX. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-1284. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component DirectX. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

The weakness was published 09/10/2019 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release has been coordinated with Microsoft. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-1284 since 11/26/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/20/2020). The advisory points out:

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-141629, VDB-141628, VDB-141627 and VDB-141626. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/26/2018 🔍
09/10/2019 +288 days 🔍
09/10/2019 +0 days 🔍
09/11/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/20/2020 +344 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-1284 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-1284
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141625
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/11/2019 15:37
Updated: 08/20/2020 09:15
Changes: 09/11/2019 15:37 (71), 08/20/2020 09:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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