CVE-2019-1316
First published: Thu Oct 10 2019(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows Setup when it does not properly handle privileges, aka 'Microsoft Windows Setup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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-2019-1316?
CVE-2019-1316 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1316?
To mitigate CVE-2019-1316, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1316?
CVE-2019-1316 affects specific versions of Windows 10 (1607, 1703, 1709, 1803, 1809, 1903) and Windows Server (2016, 2019).
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2019-1316?
CVE-2019-1316 can be exploited by attackers to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable systems.
Is CVE-2019-1316 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2019-1316 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.
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