Exploited
7.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-1315: Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Manager Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

First published: Thu Oct 10 2019(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Error Reporting manager improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1339, CVE-2019-1342.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-1315?

    CVE-2019-1315 has a medium severity rating as it allows elevation of privilege on affected Windows systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-1315?

    To fix CVE-2019-1315, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your Windows version.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1315?

    CVE-2019-1315 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and several Windows Server versions.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1315?

    CVE-2019-1315 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2019-1315 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-1315 requires local access to the affected system to exploit the vulnerability.

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