Microsoft Graphics Component
CVE-2019-1216 — DirectX Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how DirectX handles objects in memory.
Overview
5.5
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
N/A
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 5.1
EPSS Score
0.01585
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.72411 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
20 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4516070 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4516070 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4516044 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4516044 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4516068 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4516068 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | 4516065 (Monthly Rollup) 4516033 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4516065 (Monthly Rollup) 4516033 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | 4516067 (Monthly Rollup) 4516064 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | 4516067 (Monthly Rollup) 4516064 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows RT 8.1 | 4516067 (Monthly Rollup) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4516065 (Monthly Rollup) 4516033 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4516065 (Monthly Rollup) 4516033 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 4516065 (Monthly Rollup) 4516033 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 | 4516055 (Monthly Rollup) 4516062 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 4516055 (Monthly Rollup) 4516062 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | 4516067 (Monthly Rollup) 4516064 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 4516067 (Monthly Rollup) 4516064 (Security Only) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 | 4516044 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4516044 (Security Update) |
Important | Information Disclosure | Yes |
Patches
7 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4516070 |
Security Update | Yes |
4516044 |
Security Update | Yes |
4516068 |
Security Update | Yes |
4516065 (Monthly Rollup) 4516033 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4516067 (Monthly Rollup) 4516064 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4516067 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4516055 (Monthly Rollup) 4516062 |
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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