CVE-2019-0708KEV · OVERDUE

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published May 16, 2019

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 100.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1634
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
100%
Percentile
100.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can take control of your system just by connecting via RDP! That's right, a crafty connection can lead to full remote code execution in Remote Desktop Services. 🔥 Think of it like leaving the front door of your office unlocked. Anyone can just stroll in, bypassing security entirely, and start messing with your files or even your coffee machine! The consequences here are absolutely devastating! An attacker can execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive data, deploy malware, or even hold your infrastructure hostage. If you're using RDP, this one is a ticking time bomb!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving the front door of your office unlocked. Anyone can just stroll in, bypassing security entirely, and start messing with your files or even your coffee machine! This vulnerability in Remote Desktop Services allows attackers to send specially crafted requests to the system, leading to remote code execution simply by establishing a connection without needing any authentication.

What to do

The consequences here are absolutely devastating! An attacker can execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive data, deploy malware, or even hold your infrastructure hostage. If you're using RDP, this one is a ticking time bomb! To protect yourself, ensure you apply the necessary patches released by Microsoft immediately. If you can't patch right away, consider disabling Remote Desktop Services or implementing a VPN for secure access. Don't wait on this one! You've got this! Take action now, and you’ll fortify your defenses like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99999 · 100.0th percentile
Published
2019-05-16T18:17Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2022-05-03
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 3
    kev
  • 16 MAY 18:17Z
    A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Remote Desktop Services formerly known as Terminal Services when an unauthenticated attacker connects to the…
    cvelistv5