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ID:2800 - Exploit for NULL pointer dereference in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2019-1132
ID:2800 - Exploit for NULL pointer dereference in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2019-1132
Published: June 2, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU19062
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1132
CWE-ID: CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error when processing objects in memory within the Win32k component. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.