Exploited
7.8
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-0543: Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 08 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests, aka "Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-0543?

    CVE-2019-0543 has a severity rating of Important, indicating it poses a potential risk to affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-0543?

    To fix CVE-2019-0543, ensure that you apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2019-0543?

    CVE-2019-0543 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0543?

    CVE-2019-0543 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, allowing an attacker to gain elevated access to system resources.

  • Can CVE-2019-0543 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-0543 requires local access to the system, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without first gaining physical access.

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