CVE-2019-1198: Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege exists in SyncController.dll, aka 'Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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An elevation of privilege exists in SyncController.dll. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code with elevated privileges. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application that could exploit the vulnerability. This vulnerability by itself does not allow arbitrary code to be run. However, this vulnerability could be used in conjunction with one or more vulnerabilities (e.g. a remote code execution vulnerability and another elevation of privilege) that could take advantage of the elevated privileges when running. The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the SyncController.dll handles processes these requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1198?
CVE-2019-1198 has a severity rating of important, indicating potential significant impact.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1198?
To fix CVE-2019-1198, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-1198?
CVE-2019-1198 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1198?
CVE-2019-1198 is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2019-1198 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, successfully exploiting CVE-2019-1198 could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.