CVE-2019-1159: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1164.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted application to take control of an affected system. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker must first be able to log on to an affected system and run a specially crafted application. It is therefore a local elevation-of-privilege issue rather than one described as remotely exploitable.
What level of access could an attacker gain after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution in kernel mode. An attacker could install programs, view, change, or delete data, and create accounts with full user rights.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019.
What remediation is available?
A patch is available. The update corrects how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.