CVE-2019-1388: Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2019
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Certificate Dialog when it does not properly enforce user privileges, aka 'Windows Certificate Dialog Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Other sources

Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog contains a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing attackers to run processes in an elevated context.

CISA

Affected Software

36 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1709
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1803
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows 10 1903
Microsoft Windows Server 1903

Event History

Nov 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:52 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 13, 2019
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 7, 2023
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-2019-1388?

CVE-2019-1388 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1388?

To fix CVE-2019-1388, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-1388?

CVE-2019-1388 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, and others.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2019-1388?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2019-1388 can run processes in an elevated context, potentially gaining unauthorized access to system resources.

5

When was CVE-2019-1388 disclosed?

CVE-2019-1388 was disclosed in July 2019.

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