How severe is CVE-2019-1481?

CVE-2019-1481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-1481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1481?

CVE-2019-1481 affects Microsoft Windows 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1481?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-1481 published?

CVE-2019-1481 was published on 2019-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1481

CVE-2019-1481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2019-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows Media Player when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1480.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1481?: An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Windows Media Player when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Media Player Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1480.
How severe is CVE-2019-1481?: CVE-2019-1481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-1481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1481?: CVE-2019-1481 affects Microsoft Windows 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-1481 published?: CVE-2019-1481 was published on 2019-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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