CVE-2019-0881: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published May 16, 2019
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Kernel improperly handles key enumeration, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Affected Software

19 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=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

May 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0881?

CVE-2019-0881 has a severity rating of important as it can lead to elevation of privilege vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-0881?

To fix CVE-2019-0881, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2019-0881?

CVE-2019-0881 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0881?

CVE-2019-0881 is characterized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Windows Kernel.

5

Can CVE-2019-0881 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-0881 requires local access to the system for exploitation, as it involves improper handling of key enumeration.

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