CVE-2019-1339: High severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published 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-2019-1315, CVE-2019-1342.

Affected Software

19 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 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1339

Event History

Oct 10, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:28 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:28 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1339?

The severity of CVE-2019-1339 is rated as important, indicating a significant risk of potential elevation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1339?

To fix CVE-2019-1339, ensure that you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

Is CVE-2019-1339 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2019-1339 requires local access to the system, so it is not considered remotely exploitable.

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-1339?

CVE-2019-1339 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1339?

CVE-2019-1339 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to the Windows Error Reporting manager.