#VU19063 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-0887
Published: July 9, 2019 / Updated: May 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU19063
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0887
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Windows remote desktop services are processing clipboard redirection. A remote authenticated attacker can abuse clipboard redirection and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of another user.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.