CVE-2019-0692: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 8, 2019

Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux, aka 'Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0682, CVE-2019-0689, CVE-2019-0693, CVE-2019-0694.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0692

Event History

Apr 8, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:17 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:17 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0692?

CVE-2019-0692 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0692?

To fix CVE-2019-0692, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What are the affected software versions for CVE-2019-0692?

CVE-2019-0692 affects Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809 and Windows Server 2016 versions 1709, 1803, as well as Windows Server 2019.

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2019-0692?

CVE-2019-0692 is caused by an integer overflow in the Windows Subsystem for Linux.

What happens if CVE-2019-0692 is exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2019-0692 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.