CVE-2019-0731: High severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Apr 9, 2019
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to the LUAFV driver (luafv.sys), aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0730, CVE-2019-0796, CVE-2019-0805, CVE-2019-0836, CVE-2019-0841.
Affected Software
18 affected components
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 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Apr 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0731?
CVE-2019-0731 has a severity rating of important as it allows for elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-0731?
Fix CVE-2019-0731 by applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0731?
CVE-2019-0731 affects various versions of Windows including 10, 7, 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0731?
CVE-2019-0731 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
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Can CVE-2019-0731 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-0731 requires local access to exploit, so it cannot be exploited remotely.