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CVE-2019-1025: Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability

A denial of service vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could cause a target system to stop responding. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application or to convince a user to open a specific file on a network share. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to cause a target system to stop responding. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows handles objects in memory.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-1025 is a Windows denial-of-service issue. Successful exploitation could make an affected system stop responding, disrupting availability, but the sources say it does not directly allow code execution or privilege escalation.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate availability risk. It is not described as a data theft or takeover vulnerability, but unpatched critical Windows systems could be forced to stop responding.

Technical view

Windows improperly handles objects in memory, creating an availability-only flaw. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with high availability impact, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and user interaction required. Microsoft states the update corrects Windows memory object handling.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to listed affected Windows versions, including Windows 7, 8.1, multiple Windows 10 releases, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Server 2016, Server 2019, and Server Core variants.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires local logon and a crafted application, or persuading a user to open a specific file on a network share.

Researcher notes

No CWE is listed in the bundle. The key constraints are user interaction or local execution, availability-only impact, and no direct privilege escalation or code execution per Microsoft’s description.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply the Microsoft security update for CVE-2019-1025 to affected Windows systems.
  • Check MSRC guidance for exact update applicability by Windows version.
  • Prioritize systems where downtime would materially affect operations.
  • Reduce opportunities for untrusted users to run applications on shared systems.
  • Limit user access to untrusted network-share files where practical.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Windows versions against the affected product list.
  • Confirm the relevant Microsoft update is installed on in-scope systems.
  • Review vulnerability scanner findings for CVE-2019-1025 and affected OS versions.
  • Check whether critical systems still run affected unsupported Windows versions.
  • Document exceptions where patching is deferred and track compensating controls.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C2.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2019-1025Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 170310.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180310.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180910.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180910.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 201910.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)10.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 170910.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 150710.0.10240.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 160710.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 201610.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)10.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 76.1.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 7 Service Pack 16.1.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 8.16.3.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 26.0.6003.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)6.0.6003.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 26.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 26.0.6003.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 R2 Systems Service Pack 16.1.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 16.1.7601.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)6.1.7601.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 20126.2.9200.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)6.2.9200.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 R26.3.9600.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)6.3.9600.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems10.0.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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