CVE-2019-1458: Microsoft Win32k Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 10 2019(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Win32k | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156651/Microsoft-Windows-WizardOpium-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159569/Microsoft-Windows-Uninitialized-Variable-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1458
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1458
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1458?
CVE-2019-1458 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow an attacker to elevate privileges on the affected system.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1458?
To remediate CVE-2019-1458, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2019-1458?
CVE-2019-1458 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.
Can CVE-2019-1458 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-1458 requires local access and cannot be exploited remotely without prior access to the system.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-1458?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-1458 include unauthorized access and control over the system, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
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