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4.4

Windows Remote Desktop may expose memory data

CVE-2019-0839 · published 7 years ago
Summary

Windows 7, 8.1, 10, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2008 can accidentally reveal parts of their memory when using Remote Desktop. This could let an attacker view information that should be private, such as passwords or confidential documents. Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft as soon as possible to stop this leakage.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft windows_10 1607
1703
1709
1803
1809
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_7 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_8.1 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_rt_8.1 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2008 r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
microsoft windows_server_2012 r2
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2016 1709
1803
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
microsoft windows_server_2019 All versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Terminal Services component improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka 'Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID ...
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Terminal Services component improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka 'Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0838.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.4 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published9 Apr 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-0839 · NVD
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