CVE-2019-1164: 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-2019-1159.
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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 is realistically exposed to exploitation?
Affected systems are those running one of the listed Microsoft Windows products where an attacker can first log on. The CVSS vector indicates local access and low privileges are required; no user interaction is required.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must be able to log on to the target system and run a specially crafted application. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution in kernel mode.
What could successful exploitation allow?
An attacker could gain full user rights, install programs, view, modify, or delete data, and create new accounts. The vulnerability affects the Windows kernel's handling of objects in memory.
What remediation is available?
A patch is available. The update corrects how the Windows kernel handles objects in memory.