7.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-0731

First published: Tue Apr 09 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
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-2019-0731?

    CVE-2019-0731 has a severity rating of important as it allows for elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-0731?

    Fix CVE-2019-0731 by applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0731?

    CVE-2019-0731 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2019-0731 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-0731 requires local access to exploit, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

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