CVE-2019-1405: Microsoft Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 12 2019(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) service improperly allows COM object creation, aka 'Windows UPnP Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| 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-2019-1405?
CVE-2019-1405 has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a high severity level and potential for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1405?
To resolve CVE-2019-1405, apply the Microsoft security updates released for affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2019-1405?
CVE-2019-1405 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-1405?
CVE-2019-1405 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to the Windows UPnP service.
Can CVE-2019-1405 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1405 requires local access to exploit, as the vulnerability is related to improper COM object creation within the Windows environment.
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