Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1162

 

Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1162

Published: August 14, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20284
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1162
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of calls to Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC). A local user can run a specially crafted application and escalate privileges on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2019-1162

Install updates from vendor's website.

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