CVE-2019-1045: Windows Network File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2019
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Updated

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'.

Other sources

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.

Microsoft

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
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 RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Event History

Jun 11, 2019
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1045?

CVE-2019-1045 has been assigned a severity rating of important by Microsoft.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1045?

To fix CVE-2019-1045, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-1045?

CVE-2019-1045 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows Server editions.

4

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.

5

Can CVE-2019-1045 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2019-1045 requires local access for exploitation.

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