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CVE-2019-0659

First published: Tue Mar 05 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Storage Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Storage Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-0659?

    CVE-2019-0659 has a severity rating of Important as it allows for elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-0659?

    To fix CVE-2019-0659, you should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-0659?

    CVE-2019-0659 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

  • Is CVE-2019-0659 a common vulnerability?

    CVE-2019-0659 is a recognized vulnerability impacting systems that rely on the Windows Storage Service.

  • Can CVE-2019-0659 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-0659 requires local access to exploit, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

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