CVE-2019-0693: 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-2019-0692, 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
Event History
Apr 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0693?
CVE-2019-0693 has a severity rating of 'Important' according to Microsoft.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0693?
To fix CVE-2019-0693, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-0693?
CVE-2019-0693 affects specific versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0693?
CVE-2019-0693 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
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Is there any workaround for CVE-2019-0693?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2019-0693; applying the patch is the recommended approach.