What is the severity of CVE-2019-0786?

CVE-2019-0786 has a severity rating of important, according to Microsoft.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0786?

To fix CVE-2019-0786, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows and Windows Server.

What systems are impacted by CVE-2019-0786?

CVE-2019-0786 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

Can CVE-2019-0786 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-0786 requires an attacker to have valid credentials and be on the same machine to exploit the vulnerability.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0786?

CVE-2019-0786 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the SMB Server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-0786

critical

9.8

CWE

9/4/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-0786: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 09 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Server Message Block (SMB) Server when an attacker with valid credentials attempts to open a specially crafted file over the SMB protocol on the same machine, aka 'SMB Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0786

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0786

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0786?
CVE-2019-0786 has a severity rating of important, according to Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0786?
To fix CVE-2019-0786, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows and Windows Server.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2019-0786?
CVE-2019-0786 affects Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803, 1809 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
Can CVE-2019-0786 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-0786 requires an attacker to have valid credentials and be on the same machine to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0786?
CVE-2019-0786 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the SMB Server.

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