Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1 GDI information disclosure

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GDI. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-1363. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1/Server 2008 R2 SP1 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component GDI. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in memory, allowing an attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system, aka 'Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

The weakness was released 10/08/2019 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-1363 since 11/26/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592. The advisory points out:

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in memory, allowing an attacker to retrieve information from a targeted system. By itself, the information disclosure does not allow arbitrary code execution; however, it could allow arbitrary code to be run if the attacker uses it in combination with another vulnerability.

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

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-143119, VDB-143118, VDB-143117 and VDB-143115. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• Operating System

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• Microsoft

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• Windows

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• 7 SP1
• Server 2008 R2 SP1

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• commercial

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

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