Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-1047 is a Windows GDI memory disclosure issue. A successful attacker could learn information from system memory that may help with further compromise. It is not described as direct code execution, but it matters on affected legacy Windows systems.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority legacy Windows patching issue. It is less urgent than active exploitation or remote code execution, but still supports follow-on compromise if left open.
Technical view
Microsoft describes improper memory disclosure in Windows GDI. The source bundle lists affected Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 variants. CVSS 3.1 is 4.7 with high confidentiality impact, high complexity, low privileges, and no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on unpatched affected Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2 systems. The bundle does not identify newer Windows versions as affected.
Exploitation context
The bundle says exploitation could involve a specially crafted document or an untrusted webpage. CISA KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle supports active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Do not overstate exploitability. The vendor description supports information disclosure only, with memory object handling corrected by update. The affected list contains duplicate Server 2008 entries, so normalize inventory matching carefully.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the Microsoft security update for CVE-2019-1047.
- Check current MSRC guidance before relying on compensating controls.
- Prioritize affected legacy Windows workstations and servers.
- Reduce user exposure to untrusted documents and webpages where patching is pending.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows 7, Server 2008, and Server 2008 R2 assets.
- Verify whether Microsoft’s CVE-2019-1047 update is installed.
- Confirm vulnerability scanner results against actual OS version and patch state.
- Document any affected systems that cannot be patched immediately.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C13.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Windows GDI Information Disclosure VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1047CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
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