What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-0887?

CVE-2019-0887 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 71.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-0887?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-0887. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Remote Desktop Client CVE-2019-0887

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2019-07-15 secure@microsoft.com

Path Traversal RCE Remote Desktop Client Windows 10 Windows 11 21H2 Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Windows Rt 8 1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019

8.0

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.0 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 15, 2019 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.0

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services - formerly known as Terminal Services - when an authenticated attacker abuses clipboard redirection, aka 'Remote Desktop. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Path Traversal vulnerability could allow attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services - formerly known as Terminal Services - when an authenticated attacker abuses clipboard redirection, aka 'Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. Affected products include: Microsoft Remote Desktop Client, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11 21H2, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.