CVE-2019-0796: Medium severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2019
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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-2019-0731, 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

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-2019-0796?

CVE-2019-0796 has been rated as important by Microsoft, indicating that it could allow an attacker to elevate privileges on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-0796?

To fix CVE-2019-0796, ensure that you install the latest Microsoft security updates available for your operating system.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0796?

CVE-2019-0796 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various editions of Windows Server.

4

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2019-0796?

Exploiting CVE-2019-0796 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially enabling them to install programs, view or change data, and create new accounts with full user rights.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-0796 while waiting for a patch?

Currently, the most effective measure is to apply the available security updates as there are no officially recommended workarounds for CVE-2019-0796.

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