CVE-2019-1271
First published: Wed Sep 11 2019(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege exists in hdAudio.sys which may lead to an out of band write, aka 'Windows Media Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1271?
CVE-2019-1271 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1271?
To fix CVE-2019-1271, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-1271?
CVE-2019-1271 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server versions.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2019-1271?
CVE-2019-1271 can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges on the affected systems.
Are there workarounds for CVE-2019-1271?
No specific workarounds are recommended for CVE-2019-1271; applying the security patch is the most effective solution.
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