CVE-2019-1045: Windows Network File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network File System (NFS) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Network File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network File System (NFS) handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions. To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring the Windows NFS properly handles objects in memory.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-1045?
CVE-2019-1045 has been assigned a severity rating of important by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1045?
To fix CVE-2019-1045, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-1045?
CVE-2019-1045 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1045?
CVE-2019-1045 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute code with elevated permissions.
Can CVE-2019-1045 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2019-1045 requires local access for exploitation.