CVE-2019-1186: Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the wcmsvc.dll handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1173, CVE-2019-1174, CVE-2019-1175, CVE-2019-1177, CVE-2019-1178, CVE-2019-1179, CVE-2019-1180, CVE-2019-1184.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the wcmsvc.dll 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 wcmsvc.dll properly handles objects in memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1186?
CVE-2019-1186 is rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1186?
To mitigate CVE-2019-1186, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-1186?
CVE-2019-1186 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1186?
CVE-2019-1186 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2019-1186 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1186 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it less of a risk for remote attacks.