What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-0725?

CVE-2019-0725 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 26.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-0725?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-0725. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows Server 2008 CVE-2019-0725

CRITICAL

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2019-05-16 secure@microsoft.com

Buffer Overflow Microsoft RCE Memory Corruption Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 16, 2019 - 19:29 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows Server DHCP service when processing specially crafted packets, aka 'Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

AnalysisAI

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows Server DHCP service when processing specially crafted packets, aka 'Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability could allow attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the Windows Server DHCP service when processing specially crafted packets, aka 'Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).