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

Published May 16, 2019
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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.

Other sources

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way Windows Error Reporting (WER) handles files, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

39 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 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows Server 1803
Microsoft Windows Server 1903

Event History

May 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0863?

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

5

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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