7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1277

First published: Wed Sep 11 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Audio Service when a malformed parameter is processed, aka 'Windows Audio Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
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-2019-1277?

    CVE-2019-1277 has been rated as an important vulnerability due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1277?

    To fix CVE-2019-1277, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows and Windows Server versions.

  • Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2019-1277?

    CVE-2019-1277 affects multiple versions of Windows 10 including 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903 as well as Windows Server 2016 and 2019.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2019-1277?

    CVE-2019-1277 specifically impacts systems running vulnerable versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server products.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2019-1277 if exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2019-1277 allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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