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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 1903 | ||
| =sp1 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =r2-sp1 | ||
| =r2 | ||
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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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