Windows Kernel
CVE-2019-0549 — Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would have to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. The vulnerability would not allow an attacker to execute code or to elevate user rights directly, but it could be used to obtain information that could be used to try to further compromise the affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.
Overview
4.7
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 4.2
EPSS Score
0.01849
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.76333 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
38 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4480962 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4480962 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4480961 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4480961 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4480973 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4480973 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 4480978 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems | 4480978 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 4480978 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 4480966 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems | 4480966 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 4480966 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 4480116 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems | 4480116 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 4480116 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | 4480970 (Monthly Rollup) 4480960 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4480970 (Monthly Rollup) 4480960 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | 4480963 (Monthly Rollup) 4480964 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | 4480963 (Monthly Rollup) 4480964 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows RT 8.1 | 4480963 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 4480968 (Monthly Rollup) 4480957 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4480968 (Monthly Rollup) 4480957 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4480968 (Monthly Rollup) 4480957 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4480968 (Monthly Rollup) 4480957 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4480968 (Monthly Rollup) 4480957 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4480970 (Monthly Rollup) 4480960 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4480970 (Monthly Rollup) 4480960 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 4480970 (Monthly Rollup) 4480960 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 | 4480975 (Monthly Rollup) 4480972 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 4480975 (Monthly Rollup) 4480972 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | 4480963 (Monthly Rollup) 4480964 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 4480963 (Monthly Rollup) 4480964 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 | 4480961 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4480961 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 | 4480116 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 4480116 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1709 (Server Core Installation) | 4480978 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | 4480966 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
Patches
11 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4480962 |
Security Update | Yes |
4480961 |
Security Update | Yes |
4480973 |
Security Update | Yes |
4480978 |
Security Update | Yes |
4480966 |
Security Update | Yes |
4480116 |
Security Update | Yes |
4480970 (Monthly Rollup) 4480960 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4480963 (Monthly Rollup) 4480964 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4480963 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4480968 (Monthly Rollup) 4480957 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4480975 (Monthly Rollup) 4480972 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Microsoft has not published researcher acknowledgments for this CVE, or they are not yet reflected in our data source. Check the MSRC advisory directly for the most current credit information.
References
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