Exploited
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7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1215: Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 11 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1253, CVE-2019-1278, CVE-2019-1303.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1215

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1215?

    CVE-2019-1215 has a severity rating of Important as it allows an elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1215?

    To fix CVE-2019-1215, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2019-1215?

    CVE-2019-1215 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1215?

    CVE-2019-1215 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Winsock driver.

  • Can CVE-2019-1215 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-1215 requires local access to the system for exploitation, not a remote attack.

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