CVE-2019-0631: High severity powershell core vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2019
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Updated

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Windows which could allow an attacker to bypass Device Guard, aka 'Windows Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0627, CVE-2019-0632.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft PowerShell Core=6.1
Microsoft PowerShell Core=6.2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Mar 5, 2019
CVE Published
11:29 PM
Mar 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-0631?

CVE-2019-0631 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows that could allow an attacker to bypass Device Guard.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-0631?

CVE-2019-0631 has a severity value of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2019-0631?

The affected software products include Microsoft Powershell Core versions 6.1 and 6.2, as well as various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-0631?

By exploiting CVE-2019-0631, an attacker can bypass Device Guard, potentially allowing them to execute malicious code.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-0631?

Yes, Microsoft has released a security advisory with guidance on how to mitigate the vulnerability. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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