CVE-2019-0836: 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-2019-0731, CVE-2019-0796, CVE-2019-0805, 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 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

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0836

Event History

Apr 9, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:16 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:16 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0836?

CVE-2019-0836 has a CVSS score indicating a medium severity elevation of privilege vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0836?

To fix CVE-2019-0836, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0836?

CVE-2019-0836 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several editions of Windows Server.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0836?

CVE-2019-0836 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

Can CVE-2019-0836 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-0836 requires local access to exploit, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.