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

Published Oct 10, 2019
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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.

Other sources

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when Windows Error Reporting manager improperly handles hard links. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could overwrite a targeted file leading to an elevated status.

CISA

Affected Software

26 affected components
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 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903

Event History

Oct 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:28 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 15, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1315?

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

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1315?

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

5

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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