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CVE-2019-0863: Microsoft Windows Error Reporting (WER) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Thu May 16 2019(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Error Reporting (WER) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the way it handles files, allowing for code execution in kernel mode.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
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=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0863

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-0863?

    CVE-2019-0863 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-0863?

    To fix CVE-2019-0863, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-0863?

    CVE-2019-0863 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server editions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0863?

    CVE-2019-0863 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows for code execution in kernel mode.

  • Can CVE-2019-0863 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-0863 requires local access to exploit, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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